Senior HSEQ & Sustainability Leader

FCC Construction Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Employee assistance program

Job summary

FCC Construction Australia Pty Ltd – Melbourne VIC is seeking a Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Sustainability (HSEQ) Manager to provide strategic leadership and governance across all HSEQ functions within the Australian business. You will report to the Managing Director and lead a team, shaping strategy, governance, and compliance across safety, quality and sustainability.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in OHS/Env/Quality, a Diploma in WHS, ICAM Lead Investigator

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in OHS, Environmental Management, Quality Management or a related discipline, plus a minimum Diploma in Work Health and Safety and ICAM Lead Investigator certification (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary HSEQ teams in construction, infrastructure or similarly complex industries, ideally within a multinational organisation
• Proven experience developing Integrated Management Systems and maintaining ISO certification and OFSC accreditation
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian WHS and environmental legislation
• Experience leading sustainability and ESG strategy, and reporting to Executive Leadership Teams and Boards
• Proficiency in safety management systems such as HammerTech

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the HSEQ Strategy in alignment with FCC Construction Australia's business objectives
• Establish annual HSEQ objectives, key performance indicators and improvement programs
• Provide strategic HSEQ advice to the Managing Director and Executive Leadership Team
• Promote an organisational culture centred on safety, quality, environmental responsibility and sustainability
• Oversee succession planning, workforce capability and professional development within the HSEQ function
• Support operational leaders in building HSEQ leadership capability across all projects
• Maintain, govern and continually improve the Integrated Management System
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, codes of practice, industrial agreements and client requirements
• Maintain ISO certification and OFSC accreditation
• Provide governance and oversight of the Safety Management System
• Oversee incident investigation processes and ensure lessons learned are implemented
• Lead strategic initiatives in critical risk management, injury prevention, wellbeing and safety culture
• Ensure the effective implementation of Safety Management Plans and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
• Provide leadership and governance of the Quality Management System
• Lead the organisation's environmental and sustainability strategy, including carbon reduction, waste minimisation and sustainable construction practices
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and project environmental obligations
• Monitor quality and sustainability performance and associated reporting requirements
• Lead organisational HSEQ risk management and support project teams in managing high-risk activities
• Prepare HSEQ performance reports for the Executive Leadership Team and Board
• Lead HSEQ competency and training strategies, including leadership development programs

Skills

OHS knowledge

Environmental management

Quality management

Sustainability

HSEQ leadership

Integrated management systems

WHS legislation

HammerTech

Education

Diploma in Work Health and Safety

ICAM Lead Investigator

Tertiary qualification in OHS/Env/Quality

Tools

HammerTech

Job description

FCC Construction Australia Pty Ltd – Melbourne VIC is seeking a Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Sustainability (HSEQ) Manager to provide strategic leadership and governance across all HSEQ functions within the Australian business. You will report to the Managing Director and lead a team, shaping strategy, governance, and compliance across safety, quality and sustainability.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in OHS/Env/Quality, a Diploma in WHS, ICAM Lead Investigator