Site HSE Lead — Renewable Energy Projects (Client-Side)

Morson Edge; Palmer; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced Site HSE professional for a client-side role focused on assurance, contractor oversight and compliance across construction activities. You will monitor performance against legislation and project standards, conduct site inspections and drive corrective actions.

You will engage with regulators, lead incident investigations and support audits, ensuring a positive safety culture. This is a site-based, full-time position requiring on-site work in Palmer, SA.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HSE on construction sites.
• Background in client-side HSE assurance and contractor management.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and environmental approvals.
• Experience across major infrastructure, civil, energy or renewable projects.
• Proven incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions.
• Stakeholder engagement with ability to influence non-compliance.
• Proficient in HSE reporting and documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-side HSE assurance across construction activities, monitoring contractor performance against legislation, approved plans and project standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety walks and environmental compliance checks.
• Monitor Development Approvals, permit conditions and regulatory compliance.
• Identify, document and expedite non-compliances, tracking corrective actions through to close-out.
• Build relationships with Principal Contractors, site leadership and stakeholders.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigation progress and corrective actions, maintaining records.
• Coordinate HSE audits, assurance reviews and risk workshops.
• Prepare weekly HSE reports and maintain inspection records and documentation.
• Promote safety culture through toolbox talks and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in Safety in Design sessions, risk reviews and construction meetings.
• Liaise with regulators and authorities on HSE matters.

Skills

Site HSE leadership experience

Client-side HSE assurance

Regulatory compliance

WHs legislation knowledge

Infrastructure/civil/energy projects

Incident reporting & investigations

Stakeholder engagement

HSE management systems

Education

Health & Safety degree

Environmental management degree

WH&S qualifications

Job description

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced Site HSE professional for a client-side role focused on assurance, contractor oversight and compliance across construction activities. You will monitor performance against legislation and project standards, conduct site inspections and drive corrective actions.

You will engage with regulators, lead incident investigations and support audits, ensuring a positive safety culture. This is a site-based, full-time position requiring on-site work in Palmer, SA.