Site HSE Manager

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

This is a site-based, client-side role focused on HSE assurance, contractor oversight and regulatory compliance throughout construction. Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, you will monitor contractor performance, verify compliance with legislation, environmental approvals and project HSE standards, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide client-side HSE assurance across construction activities, monitoring contractor performance against legislation, approved management 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 effective relationships with Principal Contractors, site leadership and project stakeholders.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigation progress and corrective actions, maintaining accurate records within internal systems.
• Coordinate HSE audits, assurance reviews and critical risk workshops.
• Prepare weekly HSE reports and maintain inspection records, registers and compliance documentation.
• Promote a positive safety culture through site engagement, toolbox talks and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in Safety in Design sessions, risk reviews and construction meetings.
• Liaise with regulators, authorities and external stakeholders on HSE and compliance matters.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a Site HSE Manager, HSE Manager, Senior HSE Advisor or similar construction HSE role.
• Background in client-side HSE assurance, contractor management or regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation, environmental approvals, permit conditions and construction safety systems.
• Experience across major infrastructure, civil construction, energy or renewable energy projects.
• Capability in incident reporting, investigation oversight, audits and corrective action management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge non-compliance.
• Excellent reporting, administration and documentation skills, including experience with HSE management systems.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant WHS qualifications.
• Current unrestricted driver's licence.
• Construction White Card.
• Ability to work full-time on site at Palmer, South Australia.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established Australian renewable energy business specialising in the development, ownership and management of large-scale renewable energy assets.

With an established portfolio of operational assets and a significant pipeline of future developments, the business is continuing to play an important role in Australia's renewable energy transition. They are recognised for their long-term investment approach, strong industry relationships and commitment to delivering high-quality projects.

Additional Information

• 18 month Fixed-term contract
• Potential extension or redeployment onto future renewable energy projects.
• Client-side HSE position with autonomy and stakeholder engagement.