SHEQ Manager

Ventia; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventia is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager based in Perth with occasional site travel to Barrow Island. You will lead safety, health, environment and quality outcomes across the Chevron Rig & Well Services contract, and mentor a team of SHEQ Advisors in a high‑risk, contractor environment.

The role requires practical, influence‑driven leadership, balancing client expectations with operational delivery, guiding audits and investigations, and partnering with Chevron and Ventia stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Experience leading SHEQ functions within a contractor or service delivery environment.
• Partnering with major clients whilst supporting operational teams to deliver results.
• Experience managing audits, assurance programs, investigations and risk management activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop SHEQ teams.
• Experience working in high-risk operational environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Practical, solution-focused leadership style.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety, Environmental Management or Quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of SHEQ outcomes across Ventia's Rig & Well Services contract with Chevron on Barrow Island.
• Develop and mentor a team of SHEQ Advisors to ensure high performance.
• Oversee assurance programs, incident investigations and risk management activities.
• Analyse performance trends and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Balance client expectations with operational delivery in a contractor environment.

Skills

SHEQ leadership

Audits & investigations

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Contractor environment

People leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in WHS/Environmental/QM

Job description

Join one of Australia's most significant energy sector operations and lead SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) performance across Ventia's Rig & Well Services contract supporting Chevron on Barrow Island.

Based in our Perth office, with ad hoc travel to site, this is a rare opportunity to combine strategic SHEQ leadership, operational influence and people leadership while supporting work in one of Australia's most environmentally sensitive operating environments.

This is a full time, permanent role.

Why This Role?

• Lead SHEQ outcomes across Ventia’s Rig & Well Services contract with Chevron on Barrow Island, WA
• Influence senior operational leaders and frontline teams
• Manage and develop a team of SHEQ Advisors
• Work within the unique operating conditions of Barrow Island, a Class A Nature Reserve with some of the most stringent environmental controls in Australia
• Be the trusted SHEQ partner to both Ventia and Chevron stakeholders

The Opportunity

As the SHEQ Manager, you will lead the delivery of safety, health, environment and quality outcomes across Ventia's Rig & Well Services contract, while developing and mentoring a team of SHEQ Advisors.

This role goes beyond compliance. We're seeking a practical and influential SHEQ leader who understands the realities of a contractor environment and can balance client expectations, operational delivery and compliance requirements to achieve strong SHEQ outcomes.

Working closely with Chevron and Ventia stakeholders, you will lead assurance and risk management programs, oversee incident investigations, analyse performance trends and identify opportunities to continuously improve safety, environmental and quality performance across the contract.

Success in this role will come from your ability to build trusted relationships, influence at all levels, and provide pragmatic solutions that support both operational performance and client expectations in a complex, high‑risk environment.

What You'll Bring

We're interested in speaking with experienced SHEQ leaders who have built their careers within contracting, construction, maintenance, resources, utilities or industrial services environments.

You'll Bring

• Experience leading SHEQ functions within a contractor or service delivery environment
• A track record of partnering with major clients whilst supporting operational teams to deliver results
• Strong experience managing audits, assurance programs, investigations and risk management activities
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop SHEQ teams
• Experience working in high‑risk operational environments
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Practical, solution‑focused leadership style
• Tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Quality or a related discipline

Highly Regarded

• Experience working in contractor environments supporting major clients, preferably within oil & gas, drilling, maintenance or resources operations
• ICAM, TapRooT, Lead Auditor or similar qualifications

About You

You understand the reality of contracting environments.

You know how to maintain strong client relationships while constructively challenging operational teams and balancing compliance obligations with practical delivery outcomes.

Most importantly, you're someone who can build trust with both the client and the operational team while driving SHEQ performance improvements.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Ventia has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Reconciliation Action Plan committed to Indigenous Participation.

The Role is targeted for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Discrimination Act 1991.

Position Reference Number: 169290