Health, Safety & Environment Manager - NSW & ACT

About the role

Aurecon, an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, is looking for a Health, Safety & Environment Manager for NSW and ACT. You will partner with leaders and project teams to turn HSE governance, risk management and compliance requirements into practical action, combining strategic advice with hands-on guidance to build capability, manage risk and support safe, healthy and mentally healthy workplaces.

Key responsibilities

• Advise local leadership teams on HSE governance, compliance, reporting, client requirements and change activities.
• Coach project and site teams to assess risk, implement effective controls and maintain compliance.
• Support incident management, workers compensation coordination, early intervention, return to work and case management.
• Ensure psychosocial risks are identified and integrated into business risk management processes.
• Build strong relationships with Business Managing Directors, Service Group Leaders and project teams to prioritise HSE support.
• Identify emerging HSE issues and resourcing needs, contributing to operational planning and prioritisation.
• Drive adoption of HSE digital pathway initiatives and seek ways to simplify and improve HSE delivery.
• Support the development of HSE team members, where applicable.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in health and safety management or a related field such as engineering, science or business.
• Practical experience supporting HSE outcomes in project, site or multidisciplinary environments.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation, systems and processes.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capability, with the confidence to advise and influence senior stakeholders.
• Superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, supported by strong emotional intelligence.
• A curious, practical and solutions-focused approach, able to work independently and collaboratively.