Job Description
HSE Manager – Major Energy Infrastructure Projects
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FIFO to Surat Basin | 19:9 Roster | Attractive Base + 15% Site Uplift
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HSE leadership appointment
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Long-term energy infrastructure projects
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Lead safety strategy, systems and site-based delivery
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Some HSE roles are focused on maintaining systems.
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This one is about leading them.
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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.
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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.
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This is a genuine HSE leadership position requiring substantial experience within oil and gas, mining or heavy infrastructure construction.
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The role
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You will take responsibility for the development, implementation and continual improvement of project-specific HSE systems, procedures and initiatives.
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Key responsibilities will include:
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Leading and developing a multidisciplinary site-based HSE team
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Providing expert HSE advice to project leadership, supervisors and the wider workforce
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Driving compliance with project, client, legislative and regulatory requirements
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Conducting assurance activities, audits, inspections and investigations
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Promoting visible safety leadership through training, toolbox talks and workforce engagement
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Monitoring contractor and subcontractor HSE performance
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Identifying emerging risks and ensuring appropriate controls are implemented
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Supporting environmental compliance across construction activities




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Maintaining disciplined onboarding and mobilisation practices
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Managing internal KPIs, client reporting and regulatory notifications
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Building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and proactive risk management
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About you
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You will be an established HSE leader who understands the realities of delivering complex construction work in a high-risk, operational environment.
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To be considered, you will bring:
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A minimum of 7–10 years' experience in HSE leadership roles
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Experience within oil and gas, mining, pipelines or heavy infrastructure projects
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Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary HSE teams
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Strong knowledge of Queensland HSE legislation and regulatory requirements
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline
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Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills
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The confidence to engage effectively with project leadership, clients, contractors and frontline teams
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A practical, visible and cooperative approach to safety leadership
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ICAM or equivalent incident-investigation training will be highly regarded
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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.
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The opportunity
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These are long-term appointments offering the opportunity to take a leading role on major Queensland energy infrastructure projects.
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You will receive:
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A base salary up to $200,000 plus super
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A 15% site uplift
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A 19:9 site roster
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Long-term project continuity
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The opportunity to influence safety performance across complex, high-profile construction programs
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Applications will be treated in strict confidence.
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📌 Hse Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Aequalis Consulting
📍 Queensland