State HSEQ Manager

Roc Consulting; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $180,000 + Super

Fully Maintained Company Vehicle (FMCV

Job summary

Roc Consulting on the Gold Coast seeks a State HSEQ Manager to lead Health, Safety, Environment and Quality across state operations within infrastructure, remediation and civil projects.

You will partner with senior leadership, drive the Integrated Management System, governance, audits, and continuous improvement, while mentoring HSEQ professionals to elevate safety and compliance across all sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior HSEQ leadership position.
• Strong experience managing Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental functions.
• Experience working within construction, civil, transport, waste, remediation or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated success implementing and improving Integrated Management Systems.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 frameworks.
• Experience leading and mentoring HSEQ professionals.
• Diploma or higher qualification in Safety, Quality, Environmental Management or related discipline.
• Current Australian Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Integrated Management System.
• Drive accountability for HSEQ performance across operational business units.
• Partner with leaders to manage risk, compliance and operational improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain HSEQ policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Lead and mentor HSEQ professionals across the business.
• Manage internal audit programs and ISO certification requirements.
• Oversee HSEQ reporting, KPI development and business performance analysis.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action programs.
• Ensure project-specific documentation, SWMS and management plans meet required standards.
• Support a positive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset across all operations.

Skills

HSEQ leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance & compliance

Auditing

ISO 9001/14001/45001

Safety culture

Driver's licence

Education

Diploma or higher in Safety, Quality, Environmental Management or related discipline

Job description

A leading provider of contaminated soil management, resource recovery, transport and plant hire solutions is seeking an experienced State HSEQ Manager to support a growing business operating across major infrastructure, remediation, civil construction and environmental projects.

With a strong presence across the eastern seaboard, the business partners with Tier 1 contractors, developers, councils and government agencies, delivering sustainable materials management solutions while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance, quality and environmental performance.

The Position

Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, this role is responsible for driving the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality function across the state business.

You will provide strategic leadership across operational teams and HSEQ personnel, ensuring consistent standards, strong governance and continuous improvement across multiple business units. This position is highly influential and requires a professional who can balance systems, compliance and auditing with practical operational engagement.

Working closely with operational leaders, you will strengthen accountability, improve HSEQ capability and ensure the successful implementation and ongoing development of the Integrated Management System.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Integrated Management System
• Drive accountability for HSEQ performance across operational business units
• Partner with leaders to manage risk, compliance and operational improvement initiatives
• Develop and maintain HSEQ policies, procedures and governance frameworks
• Lead and mentor HSEQ professionals across the business
• Manage internal audit programs and ISO certification requirements
• Oversee HSEQ reporting, KPI development and business performance analysis
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action programs
• Ensure project-specific documentation, SWMS and management plans meet required standards
• Support a positive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset across all operations

About You

You are an experienced HSEQ leader who understands how to influence operational businesses within construction, transport, waste management, remediation, civil contracting or industrial services environments.

You have a strong understanding of governance, systems, audits and compliance but are equally comfortable engaging directly with operational teams to improve performance and drive change.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior HSEQ leadership position
• Strong experience managing Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental functions
• Experience working within construction, civil, transport, waste, remediation or industrial environments
• Demonstrated success implementing and improving Integrated Management Systems
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 frameworks
• Experience leading and mentoring HSEQ professionals
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability
• Diploma or higher qualification in Safety, Quality, Environmental Management or related discipline
• Current Australian Drivers Licence

The Package

• Up to $180,000 + Super
• Fully Maintained Company Vehicle (FMCV)
• Senior leadership role with strategic influence across the business
• Opportunity to shape culture, governance and operational performance
• Growing national organisation with long-term career opportunities

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior HSEQ professional to join a highly respected organisation delivering major environmental, remediation and infrastructure projects while influencing safety and compliance outcomes at a strategic level.