Senior HSE Manager – East

RSGx; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RSGx is seeking an experienced Senior HSE Manager to own the HSE strategy and governance across the east coast of Australia, with preference for Brisbane or Sydney. You will lead HSE Leads and Advisors and drive responses to serious incidents including regulator engagement and executive reporting.

You will manage the enterprise risk register, ensure ISO45001/9001/14001 and OFSC compliance, and coach regional teams to deliver consistent safety leadership and continuous improvement across multiple

Qualifications

• 10+ years HSE experience across multiple sites/regions.
• 5+ years leading HSE teams across regions or business units.
• Degree in Work Health and Safety, Environmental Science or related.
• ICAM or Taproot investigation qualifications and Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience engaging Executives, Boards and regulators on strategy, risk and incidents.

Responsibilities

• Own HSE strategy and enterprise risk register; report material HSE risk to ELT and Board.
• Lead HSE governance for critical risk/control programs, tenders and due diligence for new markets or acquisitions.
• Coach and develop HSE Leads and Senior Advisors across regions; build leadership pipeline.
• Oversee compliance across ISO45001, ISO9001, ISO14001 and OFSC group-wide.
• Lead statutory consultation, audits, regulator relationships; crisis coordination and incident response.

Skills

HSE leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Executive communication

Stakeholder influence

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in WHS/Environmental Science

Tools

Procore

Job description

Who We Are

RSGx is a provider of innovative, multidisciplinary and integrated mechanical and electrical solutions in the transport infrastructure, oil and gas, resource and minerals, mission critical, renewables, transmission and distribution and water industries in Australia, providing a suite of service solutions to our valued partners, throughout the project management lifecycle, through to maintenance, occupations, and shutdowns.

Who We Are

RSGx is a provider of innovative, multidisciplinary and integrated mechanical and electrical solutions in the transport infrastructure, oil and gas, resource and minerals, mission critical, renewables, transmission and distribution and water industries in Australia, providing a suite of service solutions to our valued partners, throughout the project management lifecycle, through to maintenance, occupations, and shutdowns.

Join our team and elevate your career!

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior HSE Manager – East Coast to own the HSE strategy, governance and performance across the east coast (QLD, NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS), ideally based in either Brisbane or Sydney.

Reporting to the General Manager – HSEQ, you’ll be the senior HSE authority across tenders, new markets and acquisitions, lead our HSE Leads and Advisor teams, and drive RSGx’s response to serious incidents including regulator and Executive engagement.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Owning RSGx’s HSE strategy and enterprise risk register, reporting material HSE risk directly to the Executive Leadership Team and Board
• Leading HSE governance for Critical Risk / Critical Control programs, tenders, pre-qualifications and due diligence for new markets or acquisitions
• Leading, coaching and developing HSE Leads and Senior HSE Advisors across regions, and building the succession pipeline for future HSE leadership roles
• Owning compliance and certification across ISO45001, ISO9001, ISO14001 and OFSC group-wide
• Leading statutory consultation, audit and assurance programs, and regulator relationships across all jurisdictions
• Leading RSGx’s response to serious and catastrophic incidents, including investigations, Executive notification and crisis coordination
• Holding the authority to stop unsafe work anywhere in the business, independent of schedule or commercial pressure
• Analysing enterprise HSE performance data to drive continuous improvement and benchmark against industry standards

About You

You bring 10+ years’ HSE experience, including 5+ years leading HSE teams across multiple sites, regions or business units, backed by a degree in Work Health and Safety, Environmental Science or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience). You hold ICAM or Taproot investigation qualifications and Lead Auditor certification (or equivalent), with a track record of building leadership capability within HSE functions and engaging Executive teams, Boards and regulators on strategy, risk and serious incidents. Experience using Procore or similar systems for enterprise-wide HSE reporting is highly regarded.

You have strong knowledge of WHS legislation across multiple jurisdictions and high-risk industries (construction, oil and gas, rail, transmission and distribution, mining, defence, water and infrastructure), with the ability to set strategy and translate it into consistent execution group-wide. You’re an executive-level communicator, a strong influencer, and bring sound commercial judgement when balancing HSE risk against cost and schedule pressure. A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly across regions is essential.

Experience across multiple states, regions or international operations, a formal leadership qualification, or HSE due diligence experience in M&A or new market entry will set you apart.

Propel Your Career Forward

We are proud to be recognised as the 49th fastest-growing company in Australia. Join our dynamic, experienced, and collaborative team environment that prioritises stability and career development.