On-Site HSE Officer - Frontline Safety & Risk Lead

HR Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer for a 6-month contract in Sydney. This on-site role prioritises frontline safety engagement across active operations and bridges corporate WHS expectations with day-to-day site delivery of safety, environmental and quality standards.

You will lead site inductions, toolbox talks, incident investigations (ICAM), and maintain QSE records while collaborating with supervisors and subcontractors to drive continuous safety

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Work Health and Safety (Certificate IV or higher).
• Proven track record as a field-focused HSE Officer, Advisor, or Coordinator.
• Demonstrated experience in high-risk environments, including exposure to building maintenance, cladding systems, civil works, or commercial construction.
• Practical experience overseeing high-risk work at heights involving scaffold structures, mast climbers, and swing stage setups.
• Substantial experience managing and engaging with multiple trade subcontractors simultaneously.
• Skilled in leading ICAM or root-cause incident investigations.
• Current valid Driver’s Licence (essential for site travel).

Responsibilities

• Site Presence & Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain a strong, visible presence across site operations.
• High-Risk Work & Critical Controls: Monitor daily high-risk activities and implement QSE strategies on the ground.
• Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Audit site activities against WHS legislation, drive improvements.
• Incidents & Investigations: Lead internal incident investigations and translate lessons learned into actions.
• QSE Governance & Reporting: Maintain records and compile OHS performance reports.
• Training & Mentorship: Deliver site inductions, pre-start meetings, and toolbox talks.

Skills

Field safety

WHS knowledge

ICAM investigations

High-risk works

Stakeholder engagement

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

Job description

Randstad is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer for a 6-month contract in Sydney. This on-site role prioritises frontline safety engagement across active operations and bridges corporate WHS expectations with day-to-day site delivery of safety, environmental and quality standards.

You will lead site inductions, toolbox talks, incident investigations (ICAM), and maintain QSE records while collaborating with supervisors and subcontractors to drive continuous safety