Job Description

We are proud to be partnering with a leading organisation to appoint an experienced HSE leader to oversee its onsite HSE function at a major operational facility in regional Queensland.

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This is a high-profile, site-based leadership opportunity for an HSE professional who enjoys being visible in the field, working closely with operational leaders and making a genuine impact on safety performance.

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The opportunity

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As the HSE Operations Leader, you will provide visible and credible leadership across the site, leading an experienced HSE team while partnering closely with the operational leadership team.

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This is a role that requires someone who can confidently move between the frontline and senior leadership environments. You will be a trusted advisor to the site leadership team, providing practical HSE guidance, constructive challenge and strategic input where required.

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Key responsibilities

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- Lead the onsite HSE function, setting clear priorities, expectations and accountability;
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- Build strong partnerships with operational leaders and strengthen ownership of HSE performance;
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- Provide visible HSE leadership across the facility, engaging with frontline teams through to senior leadership;
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- Coach and develop the onsite HSE team, creating a solid and accountable team environment;
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- Support maintenance, reliability, major maintenance events and shutdown activities;
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- Provide assurance around permitting, planning, risk assessment and critical control implementation;
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- Lead and support incident investigations, assurance activities and organisational learning;
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- Implement and embed HSE programs and OMS requirements at site level; and
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- Provide clear, concise HSE advice and constructive challenge to operational and senior leaders.
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We are proud to be partnering with a leading organisation to appoint an experienced HSE leader to oversee its onsite HSE function at a major operational facility in regional Queensland.

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This is a high-profile,



site-based leadership opportunity for an HSE skilled who enjoys being visible in the field, working closely with operational leaders and making a genuine impact on safety performance.

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The opportunity

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As the HSE Operations Leader, you will provide visible and credible leadership across the site, leading an experienced HSE team while partnering closely with the operational leadership team.

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This is a role that requires someone who can confidently move between the frontline and senior leadership environments. You will be a trusted advisor to the site leadership team, providing practical HSE guidance, constructive challenge and strategic input where required.

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Key responsibilities

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- Lead the onsite HSE function, setting explicit priorities, expectations and accountability;
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- Build strong partnerships with operational leaders and strengthen ownership of HSE performance;
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- Provide visible HSE leadership across the facility, engaging with frontline teams through to senior leadership;
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- Coach and develop the onsite HSE team, creating a solid and accountable team workplace;
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- Support maintenance, reliability, major maintenance events and shutdown activities;
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- Provide assurance around permitting, planning, risk assessment and critical control implementation;
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- Lead and support incident investigations, assurance activities and organisational learning;
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- Implement and embed HSE programs and OMS requirements at site level; and
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- Provide clear, concise HSE advice and constructive challenge to operational and senior leaders.
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About You

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We are looking for an experienced and credible HSE leader who can build trust quickly, influence experienced operational leaders and confidently challenge when required.

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You will have the maturity to understand when to lead, when to advise, when to challenge and when to step back and enable operational leaders to own their HSE responsibilities.

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You will ideally bring:

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- 10+ years' HSE experience with strong site-based operational leadership capability;
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- Proven experience leading HSE teams within a Major Hazard Facility or similarly high-risk environment;
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- Experience across oil and gas, LNG, hydrocarbons, petrochemicals, power generation or another highly regulated operational environment;
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- Strong knowledge of permit to work, control of work, risk assessment and critical control frameworks;
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- Experience supporting maintenance, reliability and major shutdown activities;
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- Strong incident investigation, assurance and organisational learning capability;
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- A proven ability to influence and partner with experienced operational leaders;
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- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex HSE matters for both frontline and executive audiences; and
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- A genuine leadership style that is visible, practical and focused on building accountability within the operation.
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Why this opportunity?

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This is an opportunity to step into a key leadership position within an established and mature operation, where you can influence how HSE is led across the site and make a meaningful difference to operational performance.

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The role is based in Gladstone, with a comprehensive relocation package available for candidates relocating to the area.

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If you are an experienced HSE leader looking for a role where you can genuinely influence operational leadership and make an impact within a complex, high-risk environment, we would love to hear from you.

📌 HSE Operations Leader (Gladstone Central)
🏢 u&u. Recruitment Partners
📍 Gladstone Central