- Lead and develop a national team of Project HSE professionals.
- Influence safety performance across a diverse portfolio of major projects.
- Location: Sydney - Competitive salary package + bonus + benefits

The Opportunity

Schneider Electric is looking for an experienced HSE leader to join our Pacific HSE Operations team as Manager HSE Project Support. Reporting to the Pacific HSE Lead Operations, this leadership role is responsible for leading a team of HSE Advisors and Coordinators supporting Schneider Electric's project portfolio, including One Solution and other strategic projects.

You will lead a team of approximately seven HSE professionals, ensuring effective deployment of resources, strong risk management practices, quality incident management, and consistent implementation of Schneider Electric's HSE standards across multiple projects. This role offers the chance to influence safety culture, partner with senior project stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across a high-profile portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, coach and develop a geographically dispersed team of Project HSE Advisors and Coordinators, including employees and contractors.
- Manage and prioritise HSE resources across projects, ensuring support is directed where it is needed most.
- Work closely with Project Managers and Portfolio Delivery Managers to understand project risks, challenges and improvement opportunities.
- Maintain oversight of significant project risks, including fatal hazards and the effectiveness of risk controls.
- Oversee HSE requirements throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and readiness through to execution and completion.
- Guide incident investigations, assurance activities and corrective actions, ensuring findings lead to practical improvements.
- Regularly engage with project teams and visit sites to understand how HSE arrangements are working in practice.
- Monitor HSE performance, identify emerging issues and provide clear advice to operational leaders.




- Support improvements in how HSE is managed across our project operations.

About You

You’ll be an experienced HSE professional who is comfortable leading people, working with operational leaders and managing competing priorities across multiple projects.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

- Qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety, HSE Management or a related discipline.
- Significant HSE experience, typically 10+ years, gained in construction, project delivery, engineering services or similar operational environments.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing HSE teams, ideally across multiple locations or projects.
- A strong understanding of operational risk management, contractor management, HSE assurance and incident investigation.
- The confidence to engage with senior operational leaders, provide sound advice and challenge decisions when required.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise resources and activities based on risk and business needs.
- A practical approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and HSE reporting systems.
- Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who can build relationships, develop their team and translate HSE expectations into practical outcomes across our projects.

Advantages of Working for Schneider Electric

We offer a competitive salary package, bonus opportunities and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth, including:

- Flex@Work – a proactive, supportive and inclusive approach to flexible work options.
- FREE access to Coursera – online learning to support your ongoing development.
- Fitness Passport – focus on your health and wellbeing.
- Share Program with the option to participate and receive discounts and contributions.
- Annual Leave Purchase Options to provide greater flexibility.
- Employee discounts through Schneider Electric's rewards programs.
- Ongoing training and development on an expanding portfolio of Schneider pro

📌 Manager HSE Project Support (Sydney)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Sydney