Head of Health, Safety & Sustainability

Head of Health, Safety & Sustainability

Work Type:

Full Time

Location:

Melbourne - VIC 

  • ELT role reporting to the General Manager
  • Successful, growing business with national footprint
  • Renewables - construction projects
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The Opportunity
As part of the Leadership team reporting to the General Manager, the Head of Health, Safety & Sustainability will shape and uplift the HSE strategy in alignment with the business’ growth trajectory, complex risk profile, and evolving identity as a leading contractor in the renewables sector.
  
Through business growth, increased project complexity, and broadened exposure, there is a recognised need to mature and transform the safety function, from compliance-led to risk-based and forward-thinking.
  
Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, build, and mature the Safety, Health & Sustainability function, including strategy, systems, risk frameworks, performance, and culture.
  • Balance the strategy with a strong operational focus, hands-on visible leadership, embedding HSE in site-based project execution.
  • Lead and develop a large, centralised team in HSE Ops, Systems, Environment, and Sustainability.
  • Provide leadership and oversight of HSE risk and Contractor Management across dispersed and remote project sites.
  • Represent safety and sustainability at the ELT level and actively shape business-wide decision-making.
  
About You
  • Proven experience leading HSE in complex, high-risk environments – Construction/Projects experience essential.
  • Outstanding communication, influence, and relationship building skills.
  • Strong operational grounding and ability to engage and build partnerships.
  • Experienced in coaching and developing HSE teams, and building capability.
  • Ability to manage across a matrixed environment (direct and dotted line reporting) and work collaboratively with shared services and Executive peers.
  • Resilience, presence, and pragmatism; balance big-picture vision with frontline credibility.
  
Why Join?
  • Be part of national leader in the high-growth renewables sector.
  • Executive team role with influence, visibility, and latitude to shape the function from the ground up.
  • Join a business with real momentum and the opportunity to expand its footprint.
  • Make a measurable difference in a business ready to enhance its HSE and Sustainability performance.
  
Location
Melbourne CBD with national travel as required
   
Salary
$280,000 - $320,000 TFR + Bonus

About Applying
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For specific questions about this role, please contact Chris McNicol cmcnicol@thesafestep.com.au

Reference number:

3940780

Date Published:

11-Jul-2025

Contact Name:

Chris McNicol

Contact Email:

cmcnicol@thesafestep.com.au

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