HSEQ Manager

Unyte; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Unyte is seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager to lead safety, environmental and quality excellence across civil construction projects in Australia. The role requires ownership of HSEQ performance, coaching and serving as a trusted adviser to project teams and clients.

You will partner with the National HSEQ Manager and operations to embed practical, compliant HSEQ systems and drive continuous improvement while travel to sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in HSEQ within Australian civil construction.
• Proven leadership in HSEQ within civil construction.
• Senior HSEQ Advisor ready to move into management.
• Strong knowledge of WHS, environmental and quality legislation and IMS.
• Experience with risk management, audits, incident investigation.
• Excellent client and stakeholder relationships.
• Advanced IT skills with Excel.
• Lead Auditor and ICAM qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a proactive HSEQ culture across civil construction projects.
• Provide visible HSEQ leadership, coaching and mentoring to project and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, client requirements and company standards.
• Oversee risk assessments, SWMS, high-risk work controls and critical risk management.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and HSEQ leadership activities.
• Lead and support incident investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Manage environmental compliance including environmental plans and waste management.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System and IMS.
• Ensure project compliance with specifications and ITPs.
• Manage non-conformances and drive effective corrective actions.
• Lead audits with internal and external clients.

Skills

HSEQ leadership

Stakeholder relations

Risk management

Audits & investigations

Excel skills

Communication

Influencing

Education

WHS/HSEQ qualification

Tools

IMS software

A1 knowledge

Job description

Lead HSEQ. Influence culture. Make a real impact.

At Unyte, we are looking for an experienced HSEQ Manager to join our growing business and play a key role in driving safety, environmental and quality excellence across our civil construction projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established HSEQ professional with 7+ years' Australian construction experience, or a high-performing Senior HSEQ Advisor ready to take the next step into management.

If you are looking for a role where you can genuinely influence how HSEQ is delivered, work closely with operational teams and clients, and have a visible impact across the business, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

This is an office-based HSEQ leadership role, with regular travel to projects and sites required. You will work closely with our National HSEQ Manager, project leadership and delivery teams to ensure our HSEQ systems are not only compliant, but practical, effective and embedded across the business.

You will take ownership of HSEQ performance across projects, providing leadership, coaching and expert advice while building strong relationships with clients, project teams, regulators and key stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and promote a proactive HSEQ culture across our civil construction projects
• Provide visible HSEQ leadership, coaching and mentoring to project and operational teams
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, client requirements and company standards
• Oversee risk assessments, SWMS, high-risk work controls and critical risk management
• Conduct site inspections, audits and HSEQ leadership activities
• Lead and support incident investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Manage environmental compliance, including environmental management plans, erosion and sediment controls and waste management
• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System and Integrated Management System
• Ensure project compliance with specifications, standards and ITPs
• Manage non-conformances and drive effective corrective actions
• Lead internal and support external/client audits
• Monitor HSEQ performance, trends and key metrics and provide reporting to senior management
• Develop and implement practical HSEQ systems, procedures and initiatives
• Ensure alignment with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001
• Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve HSEQ performance, systems and culture across the business

About You

We are looking for someone who is more than just a compliance-focused HSEQ professional. You will be a strong communicator, relationship builder and influential leader who can work alongside project teams and clients to achieve the right outcomes.

You will ideally have:

• 7+ years' experience in HSEQ, with strong Australian civil construction experience
• Proven experience in an HSEQ leadership position within civil construction
• Alternatively, you may be a Senior HSEQ Advisor ready to step into a management role and look to make a genuine impact
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS, environmental and quality legislation and standards
• Experience working with Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
• Strong understanding of risk management, audits, incident investigation and corrective actions
• Excellent client and stakeholder relationship-building skills
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills
• The ability to challenge constructively and drive positive cultural change
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced IT skills, with confidence using Excel and spreadsheets
• A1 knowledge is highly desirable, as you will work extensively across different spreadsheets, reporting systems and A1
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in WHS, HSEQ, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline
• Lead Auditor and ICAM or equivalent investigation qualifications are desirable

Location & Travel

This is an office-based position, however regular travel to project sites will be required as part of the role.

We are open to considering candidates who are currently based in other Australian states. For the right person, relocation assistance may be available.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Able to demonstrate solid Australian construction experience
• Willing and able to travel to project sites as required

Why Join Unyte?

This is an opportunity to join a business where your experience, ideas and leadership will genuinely matter.

At Unyte, we believe in:

Building Better Together - We work collaboratively, support each other and never lose sight of the people behind the projects.

Innovating with Intent - We challenge the way things are done, solve problems and look for smarter ways to deliver.

Pushing What's Possible - We have the ambition to achieve great things and the determination to make them happen.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influence HSEQ strategy and systems, and help shape the continued growth and development of our business.