Senior Environmental Health Specialist

6 days ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia beBeeEnvironmental Full time $120,000 - $170,000
Job Opportunity:

Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) Professional

About the Role:

A leading organization is seeking a skilled and safety-driven Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) professional to join their team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Safety Leadership
    • Develop and maintain a safe working environment across all projects.
    • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and policies.
    • Collaborate with project teams to implement and govern project-specific HS&E documentation and systems.
  • Compliance Governance
    • Support preparation and review of HS&E documentation including SWMS, JSEAs, and subcontractor safety plans.
    • Facilitate site inductions and contractor compliance tracking.
    • Assist in incident investigations and close-out processes using project management systems.
    • Audit contractor safety documentation and project compliance.
  • Project Support
    • Maintain and update HS&E Management Plans and project governance documents.
    • Collaborate closely with engineering and construction teams to review risks and apply mitigation measures.
    • Participate in risk assessments, environmental reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in construction, with 2+ years in a dedicated HS&E role.
  • Proven experience working on civil construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of Australian Safety & Environmental Regulations.
  • Qualifications in Work Health and Safety (Cert IV or Diploma preferred).
  • High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project) and a working understanding of scheduling.
  • Previous experience facilitating safety training and inductions.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
  • Experience working with multi-contractor environments on major infrastructure projects.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently within project deadlines.
Why Join Us?

We pride ourselves on delivering complex infrastructure projects safely, sustainably, and collaboratively. You'll be joining a high-performing team with a strong reputation for integrity, delivery excellence, and stakeholder trust.

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