Superintendent HSE

Civmec; Eneabba; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accident & sickness insurance

Travel & lifestyle discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced HSE Superintendent for the Iluka Rare Earths Refinery project in Eneabba, WA. You will lead safety performance, drive a strong safety culture, and manage HSE activities across SMPE&I works on a high-profile processing facility.

The role is based at Eneabba with a 2:1 DIDO roster and site transport provided from Perth. You will report to the project safety leadership and collaborate across corporate teams to ensure ALARP risk

Qualifications

• Diploma in OH&S or WHS required.
• ICAM or Taproot incident investigation certification.
• 10+ years in a similar HSE role on remote construction or mining sites.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HSE Management System for the project.
• Audit site HSE systems for compliance and effectiveness.
• Design and roll out new HSE initiatives to improve safety.
• Compile and distribute HSE reports and incident analyses.
• Communicate HSE requirements across project and corporate teams.
• Support risk identification and ALARP implementation.
• Lead incident investigations and present findings to teams.
• Submit monthly HSE reports.
• Conduct monthly HSE audits across the site.
• Close out HSE actions and promote safety initiatives.

Skills

OH&S knowledge

Incident investigation

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Safety audits

Education

Diploma in OH&S or WHS

Tools

Microsoft Office

HSE databases

Job description

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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

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume’ culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.