Senior HSE Leader - Energy & Resources (Brisbane)

MPAU Human Resources; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MPAU Human Resources is partnering with a leading energy and resources operator to recruit an experienced HSE leader in Queensland. The role oversees safety and environmental performance across multiple sites, partnering with senior stakeholders to shape strategy and drive improvements.

Based in Brisbane with occasional site travel, you will mentor a high-performing HSE team, lead investigations, risk assessments and audits, and ensure compliance with legislation and company standards.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Experience leading HSE teams across resources, energy, construction or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of safety management systems, compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support a team of HSE Advisors across remote and regional sites.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve HSE performance and safety outcomes.
• Conduct audits, investigations, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and critical risk management activities.
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, standards and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Audits & investigations

Risk management

Safety culture

Coaching

Education

Occupational Health & Safety qualification

Tools

Safety management systems

Job description

MPAU Human Resources is partnering with a leading energy and resources operator to recruit an experienced HSE leader in Queensland. The role oversees safety and environmental performance across multiple sites, partnering with senior stakeholders to shape strategy and drive improvements.

Based in Brisbane with occasional site travel, you will mentor a high-performing HSE team, lead investigations, risk assessments and audits, and ensure compliance with legislation and company standards.