HSE Manager - Tonkin Highway Grade Separations

About the role

NRW is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental performance on the Tonkin Highway Grade Separations project, a $200M upgrade of Tonkin Highway between Hale Road and Welshpool Road East. You will work closely with the Project Leadership Team, lead the site-based HSE team, implement effective safety systems and champion a proactive safety culture.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the project's HSE Management System in line with WA legislation, client expectations and NRW standards
• Lead the implementation of Critical Risk Management, embedding risks and controls through HSE initiatives, workforce engagement and workplace inspections
• Drive a proactive safety culture with visible safety leadership and accountability at all levels
• Advise the Project Leadership Team on safety risks, performance, compliance and emerging issues
• Lead, coach and develop the project HSE team
• Oversee incident investigations and reporting, including coaching HSE Advisors in root cause analysis and corrective and preventative actions
• Support monitoring of subcontractor HSE performance
• Deliver and close out internal and external HSE audits, and facilitate Project Risk Register reviews
• Maintain incident management data and prepare HSE performance reports

Required profile

• Substantial experience as an HSE Manager, preferably in construction or civil resources
• Previous experience in main roads or similar infrastructure projects preferable
• Degree or Diploma in HSE or equivalent, with a Bachelor's degree preferred
• Lead Auditor, First Aid, Construction White Card and ICAM Lead Investigator training
• Ability to interpret client requirements and adapt HSE systems to project needs while maintaining NRW standards
• Ability to coach and mentor the Project Leadership Team

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of Work Health and Safety legislation and regulations
• Problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills
• Communication and stakeholder engagement, including presenting to external stakeholders
• Microsoft Office and incident management systems

What we offer

• Competitive salary and long-term employment prospects
• Referral bonus program
• Income protection insurance, EAP, discounted private health insurance, paid parental leave and salary sacrifice options
• Employee discounts with over 450 retailers