HSEQ Manager — Field Safety & Strategy Leader

W3Global; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager to lead its journey towards Australia’s safest piling company. You will blend hands-on field engagement with developing and refining practical HSEQ procedures and systems across South East Queensland, including the Gold Coast region.

The current HSEQ Manager will remain until the end of 2026 for a thorough handover. A 2027 HSEQ Strategy is in place, offering a clear 12-month roadmap and a chance to shape priorities with the incumbent before full

Qualifications

• White Card (Construction Induction) is required.
• Open Australian C-class driver’s licence or higher is required.
• Formal WHS qualifications, minimum Certificate IV; Diploma is preferred.
• Experience developing and improving Health, Safety and Environmental management systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute and refine the HSEQ strategy: take ownership of the 2027 HSEQ Strategy and implement its initiatives in your first 12 months.
• Provide hands-on field support: regularly visit project sites and work with crews to deliver practical HSEQ guidance.
• Develop safety leadership: coach and mentor frontline supervisors and managers to strengthen safety ownership.
• Improve systems and processes: develop, review and enhance HSEQ and document management systems to support business growth.
• Lead audits and compliance: conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with WHS legislation, regulations and industry standards.
• Manage incident investigations: lead investigations, identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee training and competency: maintain training matrices and ensure employees remain competent and compliant.
• Support project delivery: review risk registers, prepare HSEQ documentation packs and contribute to handover meetings.

Skills

Incident investigation

Auditing

Risk management

Safety leadership

Field supervision

Training and mentoring

Education

White Card (Construction Induction)

Open Australian C-class driver’s licence

Certificate IV WHS

Diploma WHS (preferred)

Job description

W3Global is seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager to lead its journey towards Australia’s safest piling company. You will blend hands-on field engagement with developing and refining practical HSEQ procedures and systems across South East Queensland, including the Gold Coast region.

The current HSEQ Manager will remain until the end of 2026 for a thorough handover. A 2027 HSEQ Strategy is in place, offering a clear 12-month roadmap and a chance to shape priorities with the incumbent before full