Senior HSE Leader: Construction Safety & Compliance

Morson Edge (Australia); Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a well-established commercial construction business in Sydney, seeks an experienced Senior HSE Advisor/HSE Manager to own safety across the business and drive a proactive safety culture.

You will lead WHSE functions on multiple live projects, maintain WHS management systems, conduct audits and investigations, and coach site teams on safety best practices to achieve continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a WHSE or HSE Manager role within commercial construction.
• Tier 2 construction experience highly regarded.
• Diploma in Work Health and Safety or higher qualification.
• Proven experience developing, implementing and maintaining WHSE management systems.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proactive approach to safety leadership and driving cultural change.
• Current White Card and driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage WHSE functions across multiple live construction projects.
• Maintain and continuously improve WHSE management systems, procedures and documentation.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing workforce training.
• Ensure compliance with relevant WHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with project managers and site teams, providing practical safety advice and coaching.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance and overall WHSE culture.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Site safety awareness

Education

Diploma in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Our client, a well-established commercial construction business in Sydney, seeks an experienced Senior HSE Advisor/HSE Manager to own safety across the business and drive a proactive safety culture.

You will lead WHSE functions on multiple live projects, maintain WHS management systems, conduct audits and investigations, and coach site teams on safety best practices to achieve continuous improvement.