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HSE Manager
full-time•Sydney
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About the Role
Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. We keep communities connected.
As the new Heath Safety and Environment Manager, you will provide management and consultancy support to the Business Managers and Site Safety Personnel for the Transport industry on the Westlink M7 Motorway Contract. In this role, you’ll champion a learning‑focused culture while ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation, Service Stream and Contract requirements. You will drive proactive risk management, strengthen engagement, and support continuous performance improvement across the project.
Our mission is to deliver safer and more reliable journeys for M7 Westlink users, keep communities better connected, and create a more sustainable road network, and we need great people to help us do that.
If you’re passionate about driving safety and environmental excellence and building strong partnerships, we’d love to hear from you - apply with us today!
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Oversight
- Oversee incident investigations and ensure systemic corrective actions.
- Ensure consistent application of Critical Safety Controls (CSCs).
- Support contractor onboarding by assessing subcontractor HSE submissions, lead onboarding meetings and SWMS reviews and conducting site surveillance.
- Co-ordinate and lead assurance activities including audits, inspections, and reviews.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
- Communicate HSE performance, risks, and improvement plans.
- Support cultural change initiatives and psychological safety programs.
- Ensure alignment with Service Stream’s values and leadership behaviours.
Systems & Reporting
- Oversee use of Enablon, InjuryMaster, and other digital HSE tools.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and FSC requirements.
- Ensure document control and system governance.
Strategic Leadership
- Lead the development and execution of HSE plans aligned with business objectives.
- Monitor HSE performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Team Development & Coaching
- Mentor and develop HSE Advisors.
- Promote field engagement using WTLC (Walk, Talk, Lead, Care) and Learning Teams.
- Embed SCLP (Safety Culture Leaning Principles) into team practices and investigations.
About You:
- Tertiary qualification and relevant industry experience working as a Health and Safety Manager (Maintenance or Construction background desirable).
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, ISO standards, environmental legislation, and industry best practice.
- Auditor qualifications in OHS, Environment & Quality discipline.
- ICAM Lead Investigator certification desirable.
- Return to Work Coordinator certification desirable.
- White Card and Full Australian Driver’s Licence.
- Cert IV in Training & Assessment desirable.
About Us:
Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. We keep communities connected.
Benefits of working with us include:
Flexible working - All flexibility requests are genuinely considered. We want to work with you and your needs.
Growth – We are growing and there are opportunities for your career development across our business units.
Discounts - Access to hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing.
Paid leave - Parental, cultural, community service, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
Culture – We are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and we recognise and celebrate excellence throughout the year.
How to apply
Please submit your interest with the apply button where you will be directed to create a profile on our system. We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and would welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process so your application can be submitted to our system and considered for this role, please email [email protected].
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How to Apply
If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.
What you'll do
- The HSE Manager will oversee incident investigations, ensure compliance with safety controls, and lead assurance activities. They will also build relationships with stakeholders and drive continuous performance improvement across the project.
About Service Stream
Service Stream plays a vital role, working with our clients in keeping communities connected to essential network services across Australia.
Service Stream is an S&P/ASX 300 listed business providing integrated end-to-end asset life-cycle services to utility and telecommunications asset owners, operators and regulators across Australia.
We specialise in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of assets across these networks. We are technology-agnostic to the various types of networks, delivering a range of services across power, gas, water and renewable energy utilities, roads, rail, ITS, and fixed and wireless telecommunication networks.
ESSENTIAL NETWORK SERVICE SPECIALISTS
Design, construct, operate and maintain:
Telecommunications
- Fixed-Line
- Wireless
Utilities
- Electricity
- Gas
- Water
- Renewable Energy
- Engineering & Construction Services
Transport
- Roads
- Rail
- Industrial Services
ASX300 Company | ASX listed since 2004
5000+ employees underpinning a strong performance capability
Access to a pool of more than 3,000 skilled contractors
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