HSEQ Manager

Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering client in Australia is seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager to own and elevate health, safety, environment and quality management systems across commercial construction, maintenance, refurbishment and remediation projects. You will report to the Operations Manager and drive a strong safety culture on site.

The role focuses on ISO accreditations, incident investigations, training delivery, audits, and providing data-driven insights for tenders and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HSEQ Coordinator or Manager in Australian commercial construction, fit-out, or remediation sectors.
• Experience managing ISO management systems for Safety, Quality and Environment.
• Strong communication skills with both on-site teams and senior executives.
• Cert IV or Diploma in WHS or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, implement, and improve HSEQ policies and procedures aligned with ISO standards.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; manage safety equipment stock.
• Lead investigations into workplace incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver HSEQ training, toolbox talks, and foster a safety culture.
• Manage internal audits, participate in client inspections, uphold ISO accreditations.
• Assist Pre-Contracts with HSEQ data for tenders and renewals; provide insights to senior management.

Skills

HSEQ experience

ISO management

Data presentation

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Tender support

Education

Cert IV or Diploma in WHS

Job description

Our client is an established and growing builder specialising in commercial construction, maintenance, refurbishment, and remediation projects. With a reputation for delivering high-quality spaces and complex structural solutions, they pride themselves on maintaining a highly safe, collaborative, and compliant working environment.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the HSEQ Manager will take full ownership of enhancing the company's health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems. This is a brilliant opportunity for a proactive HSEQ professional who thrives on driving a strong safety culture, maintaining ISO accreditations, and working closely with both site teams and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

System Management: Formulate, implement, and continuously improve HSEQ policies and procedures to align with industry best practices and ISO standards.

Compliance & Safety Equipment: Ensure total compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Manage safety equipment issuance, control, and stock levels.

Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into any workplace incidents, identify root causes, and implement robust corrective and preventive actions.

Training & Safety Culture: Deliver HSEQ training programs, lead toolbox talks, and proactively engage with employees and subcontractors to champion a culture of safety.

Auditing: Manage internal audit schedules, participate in client inspections, and ensure the company's formal ISO accreditations are strictly upheld.

Tenders & Reporting: Assist the Pre-Contracts team with HSEQ data for major tender submissions and pre-qualification renewals. Gather and analyse data to provide strategic insights to senior management.

What We Are Looking For

Proven Experience: A strong background as an HSEQ Coordinator or Manager within the Australian commercial construction, fit-out, or remediation sectors.

ISO Systems Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining accredited ISO management systems (Safety, Quality, and Environment).

Communication Skills: Ability to seamlessly pivot from talking to subcontractors on-site to presenting data-driven reports to senior executives.

Proactive Mindset: A problem solver who looks for root causes, enjoys implementing practical safety solutions, and supports tender processes.

Relevant Qualifications: Cert IV or Diploma in WHS / Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent industry experience).

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.