Superintendent Hse

Civmec; Eneabba; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Civmec is seeking an experienced HSE Superintendent for the Iluka Rare Earths Refinery project in Eneabba, WA. You will lead safety performance across SMPE&I works, shaping a culture of excellence and ALARP principles.

Responsibilities include establishing the HSE Management System, audits, incident investigations, monthly reports, and mentoring site teams; on-site presence at Eneabba with a 2:1 DIDO roster and Perth transport provided.

Qualifications

• Diploma in OH&S or WHS required.
• Certification in ICAM or Taproot incident investigation desirable.
• 10+ years in a similar HSE role on remote construction/mining sites.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience leading incident investigations and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement a compliant HSE Management System for the project.
• Audit and inspect site HSE systems for ongoing compliance and effectiveness.
• Design and rollout new HSE initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
• Compile and distribute HSE reports, including incident investigations and trends.
• Communicate HSE requirements across project and corporate teams.
• Support risk identification and ALARP practices across activities.
• Lead incident investigations and present findings for action.
• Submit monthly HSE reports and conduct monthly site audits.
• Ensure timely closure of all HSE actions and promote safety initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Incident investigations

Mentoring teams

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma in OH&S or WHS

ICAM or Taproot incident investigation certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HSE databases

Job description

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Civmec is proud to be delivering Iluka’s SMPE&I package, including the piping installation scope for Iluka Rare Earths Refinery, Australia’s first fully integrated rare earths facility and a key component of the nation’s critical minerals strategy. With construction progressing, this scope encompasses structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation works across a complex and high‑profile processing facility. As the project advances, we are now seeking an experienced HSE Superintendent to lead safety performance and drive a strong safety culture across the SMPE&I works.

This position is based at the Iluka Rare Earths Refinery in Eneabba, approximately 274 km north of Perth, Western Australia. We offer a 2:1 DIDO roster, providing a balanced and consistent schedule. All transport to and from site is provided via Perth Airport.

The Role

As HSE Superintendent, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining a culture of safety excellence across the project.

Your main duties will include:

• Establishing and implementing a compliant HSE Management System tailored to the project scope
• Auditing and inspecting site-specific HSE systems to ensure ongoing compliance and effectiveness
• Designing and rolling out new HSE initiatives that drive continuous improvement
• Compiling and distributing HSE reports, including incident investigations and trend analyses
• Communicating HSE requirements clearly across project and corporate teams
• Supporting risk identification and mitigation processes to ensure all activities are reduced to ALARP (As Low as Reasonably Practicable)
• Leading incident investigations and delivering findings to project and management teams for action and learning
• Submit monthly HSE reports
• Conduct comprehensive monthly HSE audits across the site
• Ensure all HSE-related actions are closed out accordingly
• Actively promote HSE initiatives and foster awareness among site personnel
• Perform additional duties as required to meet evolving project needs

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) or Work Health & Safety (WHS)
• Certification in ICAM or Taproot incident investigation methodologies
• At least 10 years’ experience in a similar HSE role on remote construction or mining sites
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Hands-on experience with HSE databases and reporting systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders
• Proven experience conducting and leading incident investigations
• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor teams effectively