Quality, Safety and Environment Officer

Quality, Safety and Environment Officer; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Salary sacrificing options

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Career development

Job summary

ESG is seeking a part-time QSE/HSE/compliance professional to join our team in Melbourne. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will maintain subcontractor compliance, support CoR across operators, and conduct safety/environmental inspections.

You will review SWMS/JSAs and environmental plans, track KPIs, and assist with audits. A valid White Card, driver’s licence and the ability to travel between sites are required. This role offers a company vehicle and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a QSE, HSE or compliance role.
• Working knowledge of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) legislation.
• Understanding of OHS legislation and environmental obligations relevant to construction or earthmoving.
• Strong attention to detail and audit trails.
• Ability to travel between ESG sites within the north/west suburbs.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Valid Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Ability to work part-time Tue–Fri, 7.00am–4.00pm.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and auditing subcontractor compliance documentation (licences, insurances, inductions, equipment certifications).
• Monitoring CoR compliance across subcontracted operators and machines.
• Conducting site safety and environmental inspections and supporting investigations and reporting.
• Reviewing SWMS/JSAs and environmental management plans.
• Tracking and reporting safety and compliance KPIs to management.
• Supporting on-site teams to meet client safety and environmental requirements.
• Assisting with audits and closing out corrective actions.
• Delivering toolbox talks, inductions and compliance training.

Skills

CoR knowledge

HSE compliance

Documentation management

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Job description

ESG has been involved in filling projects for over 20 years and from humble beginnings filling eroded farm paddocks and landscaping Golf Courses we are now involved in major backfilling projects for quarries, large-scale residential developments and major capping projects for redundant landfills.

Proudly 100% Australian owned and operated.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, this role is responsible for maintaining our Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations, subcontractor documentation and site-level safety and environmental reporting.

Please be advised that this is a part-time opportunity from Tuesday through to Friday.

You will be tasked with:

• Maintaining and auditing subcontractor compliance documentation (licences, insurances, inductions, equipment certifications).
• Monitoring and supporting Chain of Responsibility (CoR) compliance across subcontracted operators and machines.
• Conducting site safety and environmental inspections, as well as supporting incident investigations and reporting.
• Reviewing and maintaining safe work method statements (SWMS), job safety analyses (JSAs), and environmental management plans.
• Tracking and reporting on safety and compliance KPIs to management.
• Supporting on-site teams to meet client contractual safety and environmental requirements.
• Assisting with internal and external audits, and helping close out corrective actions.
• Delivering or coordinating toolbox talks, inductions and compliance training.

Why choose ESG?

• Remuneration: We offer an attractive salary and a fully maintained company vehicle.
• Benefits:We have access to a range of benefits including shopping discounts, gym membership discounts, eyewear discounts, childcare daily rate discounts, salary sacrificing (novated lease options), an employee assistance program (with free professional counselling), employee referral bonuses and early wage access options.
• Real Impact:Be part of major projects shaping Australia’s infrastructure.
• Supportive Culture:We’ve got each other’s backs, always.
• Career Growth:We invest in our people because when you grow, we all win. Access our leadership program, employee-run committees, industry networking opportunities, qualifications, monthly online/face-to-face training sessions, and annual career development plans.
• Recognition & Respect:Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. We celebrate wins together. These include quarterly customer service awards, an annual customer service award, frequent national celebrations of achievements, and employee-run committees that focus on harnessing the wellbeing and inclusivity of our team.

You will need to have:

• Experience in a QSE, HSE or compliance role, ideally in earthmoving, civil construction, transport or logistics.
• Working knowledge of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) legislation.
• An understanding of OHS legislation and environmental obligations relevant to construction or earthmoving.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort managing documentation and audit trails.
• The ability to travel between ESG sites within the north/west suburbs.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• A valid Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• The ability to manage subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• The ability to work part-time from Tuesday to Friday, 7.00am to 4.00pm.

At ESG, you’re a valued part of a tight-knit crew making a big difference. Join us and experience The Best Service on Earth, from the inside out.

ESG is a Circle Back Initiative employer that aims to respond to every application.

ESG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Correspondence will not be entered into with Recruitment Agencies regarding this opportunity.