HSEQ Leader: Elevate Safety, Quality & Compliance

Benmax; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Benmax is seeking a hands-on HSEQ Manager to lead health, safety, environment and quality outcomes across our division. Based in Queanbeyan, you will translate WHS and environmental requirements into practical, site-ready systems while developing people and guiding a team of HSEQ Coordinators.

You’ll report to the Head of HSEQ & Compliance and work closely with the Service team to shape how HSEQ is delivered across the growing division.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Work Health and Safety; white card and valid driver’s licence required.
• Minimum five years as a senior HSEQ adviser or manager.
• Strong knowledge of the WHS Act and Regulations in NSW and ACT.
• Familiarity with AS/NZS ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 in an integrated system.
• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis and external audits.
• Understanding of construction risk (heights, confined spaces, electrical, hot works).
• Ability to deliver training and present to groups; leadership experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop HSEQ Coordinators with workload planning and performance discussions.
• Support the integrated management system and audits, closing out findings.
• Oversee hazard and incident reporting, investigation and root cause analysis.
• Report HSEQ performance and trends to the leadership team.
• Monitor changes to WHS and environmental legislation and Australian Standards.
• Deliver HSEQ inductions and training for staff, apprentices and subcontractors.
• Review subcontractor HSEQ documentation and site performance.
• Prepare HSEQ content for tenders and client prequalification.
• Manage environmental obligations and emergency response planning on projects.
• Maintain plant, equipment, chemical and licence registers.

Skills

WHS management

Team leadership

Training delivery

Incident investigation

Audits

Education

Diploma of WHS

White card

Driver's licence

Job description

Benmax is seeking a hands-on HSEQ Manager to lead health, safety, environment and quality outcomes across our division. Based in Queanbeyan, you will translate WHS and environmental requirements into practical, site-ready systems while developing people and guiding a team of HSEQ Coordinators.

You’ll report to the Head of HSEQ & Compliance and work closely with the Service team to shape how HSEQ is delivered across the growing division.