HSEQ Specialist - Dangerous Goods

About the role

Centurion, a logistics company founded in 1971 with 34 branches across Australia, is seeking an experienced HSEQ Specialist for its dangerous goods contracts. The role leads HSEQ activities for the largest national specialised dangerous goods contracts, supports operational teams and promotes a strong safety culture. It is a fixed-term contract until the end of June 2027, based in Gladstone, Queensland.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate HSEQ activities for the major dangerous goods contracts portfolio nationally
• Support the HSEQ Strategic and Tactical Plans and implement actions to meet key objectives
• Train and coach operations teams in hazard identification, incident reporting, HSEQ processes and tools such as Take 5, CRAs/CRIs, JSAs and Permit to Work
• Foster a positive HSEQ culture through engagement, mentoring and communication
• Take part in safety inspections, risk assessments, job safety analyses and critical risk management
• Maintain the HSEQ Risk Register and support operational reviews
• Help develop procedures and safe work practices, and support prevention of workplace injury, disease and ill health
• Conduct and support internal and external audits
• Support emergency preparedness and response, and lead incident investigations, preparing HSE Alerts and Learnings
• Keep Myosh data accurate and act on findings from investigations, audits and inspections
• Liaise with regulators and complete required reporting
• Provide HSE content for toolbox talks, meetings and forums, and report HSE lead and lag indicators
• Support tender preparation, customer enquiries and contract obligations, and engage with HSRs, supervisors and managers

Required profile

• Tertiary HSE qualification, such as an OSH Diploma or Advanced Diploma (VET)
• 7 to 10 years of experience in HSEQ roles
• Experience in road transport environments and with security-sensitive dangerous goods
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and Chain of Responsibility requirements

Required skills

• Excellent communication, problem-solving and critical thinking
• Attention to detail, strong organisation and strict confidentiality
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Applications are direct only; recruitment agencies are not accepted. Applications are made through the online application link on the advert.