HSEQ Lead – Central and Northern NSW

Current Opportunities; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice options

Novated lease options

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral program up to $2000

First Aid and Mental First Aid Support

Discounts/benefits via Flare

Job summary

Duratec Australia, a leading remediation contractor, is seeking an experienced HSEQ Lead to shape and execute the state HSEQ strategy across multiple business units in NSW. Reporting to the South East Health and Safety Manager, you will drive governance, capability and culture to embed safety, quality and operational excellence.

You will lead a team of HSE Advisors, manage audits and investigations, and collaborate with project managers, senior leaders and clients on strategic HSEQ matters.

Qualifications

• Experienced HSEQ leader within construction, remediation and marine sectors.
• Commercially aware and able to influence at all levels.
• Builds trust, leads from the front and motivates teams to perform safely.
• Willingness to travel to regional NSW.

Responsibilities

• Drive critical risk management, verification and operational assurance activities.
• Lead and mentor a team of HSE Advisors.
• Lead audit, incident investigation, corrective action and continuous improvement programs.
• Engage with Project Managers, senior leadership, and clients on strategic HSEQ matters.
• Drive meaningful cultural improvement across safety, quality and operational performance.
• Provide HSEQ leadership across tenders, project mobilisation and operational activities.
• Build capability through coaching, mentoring, training and leadership development.

Skills

Leadership

HSEQ Leadership

Risk management

Audit processes

Continuous improvement

OFSC certification knowledge

Job description

Lead the next era of safety, quality and operational excellence across one of Australia’s most recognised Remediation Companies.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the South East Health and Safety Manager and working closely with the NSW State Manager and Operations managers for the region, the HSEQ Lead will lead the development and execution of the States HSEQ strategy across multiple business units.

You will play a critical leadership role in strengthening governance, building capability, driving accountability, and embedding a culture where safety, quality and operational excellence are fundamental to how the business performs.

This role will suit someone who:

• Wants to lead transformation, not simply maintain compliance
• Sees HSEQ as a driver of culture, operational performance and business success
• Understands operational risk within Marine, Construction, Asset/Building Remediation, and Hazardous Coatings
• Knows how to balance strategic direction with practical field leadership
• Wants the opportunity to build systems, capability and culture that will shape the future of the States.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive critical risk management, verification and operational assurance activities
• Lead and mentor a team of HSE Advisors.
• Lead audit, incident investigation, corrective action and continuous improvement programs
• Engage with Project Managers, senior leadership, and clients on strategic HSEQ matters.
• Drive meaningful cultural improvement across safety, quality and operational performance
• Provide HSEQ leadership across tenders, project mobilisation and operational activities
• Build capability through coaching, mentoring, training and leadership development

About you

You are an experienced HSEQ leader within the construction, remediation and marine sector.

You are commercially aware, operationally credible, and highly effective at influencing people at all levels of a business.

Most importantly, you are someone who leads from the front, builds trust quickly, and creates environments where people genuinely want to succeed safely and perform at their best.

You are energised by the opportunity to build, improve and influence - not simply maintain the status quo.

You bring:

• Leadership experience across safety, quality, environmental and risk functions
• Exposure to Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) certification system preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HSEQ legislation and compliance frameworks
• A collaborative leadership style focused on people, culture and continuous improvement
• The credibility and resilience to drive change within a fast-paced operational environment
• Experience in Tier 1, Multistorey CBD work, Fuel, concrete/steel remediation is highly regarded.
• Strong background in Risk Management and audit processes.
• Proven ability to identify trends and implement targeted improvement programs.
• Understanding of Quality Management systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel to regional areas in NSW as required.

The Benefits

• Ongoing rewards & recognition programs
• Access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare
• Paid parental leave
• Employee referral programs up to $2000
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Novated lease options
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers

ABOUT US

Duratec Australia, is an ASX listed Engineering, Construction and Remediation project contractor with a fast-growing national presence. We lead the way in providing whole-of-life solutions for assets across the Defence, Marine, Mining, Energy and Commercial sectors. Our impressive portfolio of unique and challenging projects including Defence buildings and infrastructure, ports and wharves, power stations, stadiums and historic buildings, just to name a few!

Duratec Australia, is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

Duratec Australia, have signed the Veterans Employment Commitment, illustrating that we value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and will consider veterans for our employment opportunities.

Want to know more? Check out our website or LinkedIn for more information.

Advertised: 24 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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