At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HSEQ initiatives, develop management systems, and conduct audits in construction.
- Company: Growing Tier 2 construction company with a strong reputation and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary plus super, permanent full-time role, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities to work with senior stakeholders and lead workshops.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and quality in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: 5-8 years in HSEQ roles, tertiary qualifications in relevant fields, and ISO knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Location: North West Sydney
Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Salary range: Base + super (commensurate with experience)
Role Overview
We are seeking a HSEQ Manager specialising in build construction and OSFC related work to join a growing Tier 2 construction company. My client is expanding at a significant rate due to a strong reputation and company culture encouraging good employee tenure. Retaining good people and strong supportive culture including HSEQ is key for the CEO and company mission. The successful candidate will work with the executive team to develop, implement, and audit integrated management systems that meet certification and accreditation requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement HSEQ management systems aligned to ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) Australian Government Building and Construction WHS Accreditation Scheme.
- Conduct internal audits against ISO standards and the FSC Audit Criteria, including preparation of audit reports, findings, and corrective action recommendations.
- Facilitate workshops to map business processes, identify gaps, and design system requirements that meet relevant standards and regulatory obligations.
- Conduct site audits and safety inspections across client construction operations, including high-risk environments.
- Develop tailored HSEQ strategies, frameworks, and improvement plans for construction clients.
- Provide ongoing advisory support to clients pursuing or maintaining certification and accreditation.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- 5–8 years' experience in HSEQ consulting, GRC, or in-house management systems roles within the construction industry.
- Tertiary qualifications in WHS, Quality, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of ISO 45001 (OH&S), ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), and OFSC WHS Accreditation Scheme.
- Proven experience developing and implementing integrated management or uplifting existing systems for construction businesses.
- Internal auditing experience against ISO standards (Lead Auditor qualification highly regarded).
- Strong workshop facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, including with senior client stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience conducting site-based safety inspections and audits on active construction sites.
- Working knowledge of the WHS Act and Regulation, relevant Codes of Practice, and construction-specific high-risk work requirements.
- Excellent written communication — capable of producing audit reports, procedures, and strategy documents to a high professional standard.
Desirable
- Lead Auditor certification (Exemplar Global or equivalent) for ISO 45001 / 9001 / 14001.
- Experience working with Tier 1/2 builders.
- White Card and any additional construction-related tickets/competencies.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate and use construction tech platforms such as HammerTech, Procore, 1Breadcrumb, or similar HSEQ/site management systems.
- Knowledge of additional frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, ISO 55001) is a plus.
Candidate Profile
We're looking for a self-directed consultant with deep construction industry credibility and formal tertiary qualifications — someone who can run client engagements end-to-end, lead workshops with construction executives, write systems, and walk a site conducting audits in the same week. Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate compliance requirements into practical, business-friendly solutions is essential.
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