HSEQ Lead

Sundstrom Recruitment; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an HSEQ Lead for a major operation in South Australia. This role involves leading a team of HSE Advisors, managing safety leadership, and influencing a strong safety culture in a complex work environment. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership ability, relevant WHS qualifications, and experience in managing stakeholder relationships. This is a unique opportunity to shape safety standards in a high-growth environment with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Leadership development programs

Autonomy in decision making

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HSEQ roles.
• Experience in food safety or hospitality is desirable.
• Valid driver's licence and full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HSEQ function on-site and manage a team of six HSE Advisors.
• Conduct major incident investigations and ensure compliance.
• Build relationships with operational leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Coaching capability

Stakeholder management

Resilience

Education

WHS qualification — Diploma or Degree

Cert IV WHS

Job description

Sundstrom Recruitment is a boutique recruitment consultancy that specialises solely in the permanent placement of HSEQ professionals.

Location: FIFO ex Adelaide

Roster: 5 : 2 & 4 : 3 or 4 : 3

Salary: $150,000 – 180,000 inclusive of superannuation

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading services provider to source a strong, people focused HSEQ Lead for a major village operation in South Australia.

In this position, you will lead a team of six HSE Advisors while working closely with senior operational leaders and client. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys coaching developing advisors, and wants the autonomy to shape safety performance and culture across a major remote operation.

This role combines strategic influence, operational coaching, stakeholder management, and hands on safety leadership, perfect for someone who wants to make a meaningful, long term impact.

Why You Want to Apply!

• High-growth environment : Be part of a major expansion phase and influence safety standards across what is already a large operation.
• Lead and develop a growing team : Mentor a young advisory group and set the benchmark for safety leadership across multiple remote operations.
• Influential leadership role : Act as the central safety authority on site, managing relationships with a well‑known mining client and senior internal leaders.
• Autonomy to lead your way : Enjoy significant decision‑making responsibility with strong support, but without micromanagement.
• Clear development pathways : Access structured leadership programs, ongoing training and exposure to large‑scale operational environments.
• Flexible working : FIFO ex Adelaide plus the option for one WFH built into the roster (also potential for a residential candidate).

Responsibilities

• Provide on‑site leadership for the HSEQ function.
• Coach, mentor, and develop a team of six HSE Advisors with varying levels of experience.
• Lead major incident investigations and ensure reporting, reviews and corrective actions are completed accurately and on time.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with senior operational leaders and client side stakeholders.
• Support operations in professional communication, client engagement and proactive risk management.
• Review current performance and implement strategies to reduce food safety incidents and reportable injuries.
• Drive 3 / 6 / 12‑month safety leadership objectives and contribute to ongoing cultural uplift across the site.
• Manage key risk areas including food safety, driving, manual handling, slips / trips / falls, burns, lacerations and trade based risks.

To Succeed in This Role, You Will Need

• Demonstrated leadership or management qualifications / experience.
• WHS qualification — Diploma or Degree preferred, Cert IV WHS considered with leadership credentials.
• Experience in people safety, exposure to food safety or hospitality is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments with strong personalities.
• Confidence to challenge operational practices constructively and maintain procedural discipline.
• Investigations capability (ICAM) is desirable.
• Strong communication, relationship building and coaching capability.
• High levels of resilience, maturity, and autonomy.
• Valid driver’s licence, full working rights, and ability to meet medical and compliance requirements.

Sounds of Interest?

To apply

Submit your resume via SEEK.

As specialists in Health, Safety and Environment recruitment, if you are interested in discussing other opportunities (residential or FIFO) or current market conditions, don’t hesitate to reach out directly at .

All applications are treated confidentially. Your CV and personal information will never be shared with any clients without an interview with one of our specialist recruiters and your explicit consent.

We are passionate about supporting the career journeys of HSEQ professionals and connecting people with meaningful opportunities. Our roles are best suited to those with relevant safety qualifications and experience, and who are currently based in Australia with valid work rights.

Consultant

Reference number: 744

Profession: HSE

Company: Sundstrom Recruitment

Date posted: 2nd Dec, 2025