HSE Manager – Major Energy Infrastructure Projects
FIFO to Surat Basin | 19:9 Roster | Attractive Base + 15% Site Uplift
HSE leadership appointment
Long-term energy infrastructure projects
Lead safety strategy, systems and site-based delivery
Some HSE roles are focused on maintaining systems.
This one is about leading them.
We are supporting a major energy infrastructure contractor with the appointment of two experienced HSE Managers across long-term gas infrastructure projects in Queensland's Surat Basin.
Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will lead the project HSE function and provide visible, practical leadership across a large, multidisciplinary workforce. You will need the confidence to influence senior project stakeholders, challenge where necessary and ensure that safety systems translate into consistent standards on site.
This is a genuine HSE leadership position requiring substantial experience within oil and gas, mining or heavy infrastructure construction.
The role
You will take responsibility for the development, implementation and continual improvement of project-specific HSE systems, procedures and initiatives.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading and developing a multidisciplinary site-based HSE team
Providing expert HSE advice to project leadership, supervisors and the wider workforce
Driving compliance with project, client, legislative and regulatory requirements
Conducting assurance activities, audits, inspections and investigations
Promoting visible safety leadership through training, toolbox talks and workforce engagement
Monitoring contractor and subcontractor HSE performance
Identifying emerging risks and ensuring appropriate controls are implemented
Supporting environmental compliance across construction activities




Maintaining disciplined onboarding and mobilisation practices
Managing internal KPIs, client reporting and regulatory notifications
Building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and proactive risk management
About you
You will be an established HSE leader who understands the realities of delivering complex construction work in a high-risk, operational setting.
To be considered, you will bring:
A minimum of 7–10 years' experience in HSE leadership roles
Experience within oil and gas, mining, pipelines or heavy infrastructure projects
Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary HSE teams
Strong knowledge of Queensland HSE legislation and regulatory requirements
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills
The confidence to engage effectively with project leadership, clients, contractors and frontline teams
A practical, visible and collaborative approach to safety leadership
ICAM or equivalent incident-investigation training will be highly regarded
This role will not suit someone looking to make their first move from HSE Advisor into management. You must be able to demonstrate credible leadership of both people and project-level HSE performance.
The opportunity
These are long-term appointments offering the opportunity to take a leading role on major Queensland energy infrastructure projects.
You will receive:
A base salary up to $200,000 plus super
A 15% site uplift
A 19:9 site roster
Long-term project continuity
The opportunity to influence safety performance across complex, high-profile construction programs
Applications will be treated in strict confidence.
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