Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager

FCC Construction Australia Pty Ltd – Melbourne VIC

Since establishing in Australia in 2020, FCC Construction Australia is committed to expanding the capability of the Australian construction market by leveraging our proven integration approach and demonstrating our reputation for solving complex infrastructure challenges through our cutting-edge solutions.

We draw on our global position as one of the top construction companies globally, operating in over 25 countries and responsible for delivering some of the largest, most complex, and highly acclaimed projects globally under an integrated business model. Currently we’rein the top 30 construction companies globally.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an accomplished Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Sustainability (HSEQ) Manager to provide strategic leadership and governance across all HSEQ functions within the Australian business.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will hold overall accountability for the Safety, Quality and Sustainability disciplines and will lead a team .

Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement the HSEQ Strategy in alignment with FCC Construction Australia's business objectives

Establish annual HSEQ objectives, key performance indicators and improvement programs

Provide strategic HSEQ advice to the Managing Director and Executive Leadership Team

Promote an organisational culture centred on safety, quality, environmental responsibility and sustainability

Oversee succession planning, workforce capability and professional development within the HSEQ function

Support operational leaders in building HSEQ leadership capability across all projects

Governance, Compliance and Assurance





Maintain, govern and continually improve the Integrated Management System

Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, codes of practice, industrial agreements and client requirements

Maintain ISO certification and OFSC accreditation

Health and Safety

Provide governance and oversight of the Safety Management System

Oversee incident investigation processes and ensure lessons learned are implemented

Lead strategic initiatives in critical risk management, injury prevention, wellbeing and safety culture

Ensure the effective implementation of Safety Management Plans and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)

Quality, Environment and Sustainability

Provide leadership and governance of the Quality Management System

Lead the organisation's environmental and sustainability strategy, including carbon reduction, waste minimisation and sustainable construction practices

Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and project environmental obligations

Monitor quality and sustainability performance and associated reporting requirements

Risk, Reporting and Capability

Lead organisational HSEQ risk management and support project teams in managing high-risk activities

Prepare HSEQ performance reports for the Executive Leadership Team and Board

Lead HSEQ competency and training strategies, including leadership development programs





Key Skills & Experience:

Tertiary qualification in OHS, Environmental Management, Quality Management or a related discipline, plus a minimum Diploma in Work Health and Safety and ICAM Lead Investigator certification (or equivalent)

Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary HSEQ teams in construction, infrastructure or similarly complex industries, ideally within a multinational organisation

Proven experience developing Integrated Management Systems and maintaining ISO certification and OFSC accreditation

Comprehensive knowledge of Australian WHS and environmental legislation

Experience leading sustainability and ESG strategy, and reporting to Executive Leadership Teams and Boards

Proficiency in safety management systems such as HammerTech

What's in it for you:

Generous leave policies to support wellbeing, and industry leading paid parental leave

Access to flexible work arrangements

A competitive remuneration package, with potential for further career progression over the duration of the Project

Access to employee assistance program for employees and families

FCC are dedicated to fostering a gender-equitable team and cultivating a culture that mirrors the diversity of the communities we serve. Our commitment lies in establishing a workplace that prioritizes safety and respect for all team members. We actively invite applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we look forward to hearing from you soon.

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📌 Health, Safety, Environment, Quality & Sustainability Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 FCC Construction Australia
📍 Melbourne