HSEQ Manager

QEST Infrastructure; Geelong; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Flexible workplace

Leadership opportunity

Competitive salary

Job summary

QEST Infrastructure is seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager to lead and develop our HSEQ function across civil, demolition, remediation and construction projects. The role requires practical field experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety, quality and environmental responsibility.

You will work with project managers, supervisors and field personnel to embed a positive safety culture, manage ISO re-accreditation, and drive continuous improvement of our Integrated Management System

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the civil construction and/or demolition industry.
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience.
• Solid understanding of WHS, environmental and quality legislation.
• Experience with ISO 9001/ISO 14001/ISO 45001 and integrated management systems.
• Ability to collaborate with project managers and field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HSEQ function and ensure compliance with legislative and client requirements.
• Monitor HSEQ risks, performance and KPIs.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Support project managers and act as the HSEQ representative in client meetings.
• Mentor and develop HSE Officers, providing coaching and guidance.
• Manage ISO re-accreditation, certification and audits.
• Oversee continual improvement of the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Guide incident investigations, risk assessments, site inspections, audits and corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve HSEQ capability through training, toolbox talks and inductions.

Skills

Leadership

People development

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

WHS knowledge

Audits

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Continuous improvement

Job description

QEST Infrastructure is an Australian-owned company with over 20 years of experience delivering specialist Environmental, Infrastructure, Geotechnical and Industrial expertiseacross Victoria, South Australia and Queensland. With a modern fleet, advanced technology and ISO-certified systems, QEST provides integrated solutions across drilling, underground asset management, surveying, remediation, civil infrastructure, demolition and decommissioning, energy and asset infrastructure, environmental resource management and industrial services. Backed by over 250 skilled professionals, QEST is driven by safety, innovation and client satisfaction—building lasting partnerships through quality, reliability and technical excellence.

The Role

We are seeking an engaging and solutions focused HSEQ Manager to lead and develop our HSEQ function across our business. This role is suited to candidates with at least 10 years' of experience in the civil and/or demolition industry as this role will provide support across a diverse range of projects including civil, demolition, remediation, and construction.

The ideal candidate will bring practical field experience, strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for supporting people to work safely and develop their capabilities. Working closely with our HSEQ Officer, together you will partner with project managers, supervisors and field personnel to embed a positive HSEQ culture where safety, quality and environmental responsibility are part of everyday operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the HSEQ function and ensure the business is meeting applicable legislative and key client requirements.

Monitor HSEQ risks, performance and KPIs

Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders and promote a positive and proactive safety culture.

support project managers and senior leaders in client meetings, attending as the HSEQ representative for the business.

Mentor and develop HSE Officers, providing guidance, coaching and ongoing support to build technical knowledge and confidence.

Manage ISO re-accreditation, certification and audits.

Oversee continual improvement of the company’s Integrated Management System (IMS).

Guide and support incident investigations, risk assessments, site inspections, audits and corrective actions.

Identify opportunities to improve HSEQ capability through training, toolbox talks, inductions and practical coaching.

About You

You are a natural leader who enjoys developing people just as much as improving systems. You understand that effective HSEQ management is achieve through working in partnership to achieve a common goal.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A minimum of 10 years' experience in the civil construction and/or demolition industry. Some of this time has ideally involved hands on work in the field.

A sound understanding of relevant WHS, environmental and quality legislation.

Demonstrated leadership experience, with a genuine interest in mentoring, coaching and developing others.

Strong communication and customer service skills, with an ability to build report with a range of people at all levels of a business quickly.

Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, including the practical implementation of integrated management systems.

Experience managing HSEQ compliance, audits, incident investigations, risk assessments and corrective actions.

A proactive, approachable and solutions-focused leadership style.

The ability to balance operational demands with compliance requirements while keeping people and safety at the forefront.

A commitment to continuous improvement, both in HSEQ systems and in the development of the people who support them.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with your skills and experience.
• A company-maintained vehicle.
• Flexible workplace that supports employees to achieve a work-life balance.
• A genuine opportunity to lead and develop a HSEQ function within a successful land growing business.