HSEQ Manager

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

Please note: Candidates must be Australian Citizens and hold or be eligible to hold an AGSVA Security Clearance.

Benmax is seeking a HSEQ Manager to join our team in Queanbeyan, NSW, working closely with the Service team to lead health, safety, environment and quality outcomes across the division.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who knows how to translate WHS and environmental requirements into practical, site‑ready systems, and who genuinely enjoys developing people. You'll lead a team of HSEQ Coordinators, support our integrated management system, and act as the go‑to technical voice on all things HSEQ.

Reporting to the Head of HSEQ & Compliance, you'll be based at our Queanbeyan office and work closely with the Benmax Service team day to day. It's a chance to shape how HSEQ is delivered across a growing division, backed by an experienced leadership team.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and developing our HSEQ Coordinators, including workload planning and performance conversations
• Supporting the integrated management system and internal/external audits, including closing out findings
• Overseeing hazard and incident reporting, investigation and root cause analysis
• Reporting HSEQ performance and trends to the leadership team
• Monitoring changes to WHS and environmental legislation and Australian Standards
• Delivering HSEQ inductions and training for staff, apprentices and subcontractors
• Reviewing subcontractor HSEQ documentation and site performance
• Preparing HSEQ content for tenders and client prequalification
• Managing environmental obligations and emergency response planning on projects
• Maintaining plant, equipment, chemical and licence registers

What we're looking for

• Diploma of Work Health and Safety or higher, white card and current driver's licence (essential)
• Minimum five years' experience as a senior HSEQ advisor or HSEQ manager
• Sound knowledge of the WHS Act and Regulations in NSW and the ACT
• Understanding of AS/NZS ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 in a certified integrated management system
• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis and supporting external audits
• Practical understanding of construction risk, including heights, confined spaces, electrical and hot works
• Confidence delivering training and presenting to groups
• Team leadership experience is highly regarded

Tertiary qualifications in Training and Assessment or Leadership Management and internal auditor training are all desirable but not essential.

About us

Benmax has been delivering specialised mechanical and HVAC building services since 1986. Headquartered in Queanbeyan, with offices across Canberra, Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane, the team works across design, projects, service and fabrication, all in-house, on everything from heritage redevelopments to large-scale commercial builds. Benmax has grown into one of the region's trusted names in mechanical services, built on a straightforward philosophy: do the right thing, deliver quality, and treat people like family.