Introduction

On behalf of our client, a World Leading Energy Company, Brunel is presently recruiting a HSE Specialist Projects for a field-based Health, Safety and Environmental leadership role working across major project activities within a complex operational environment. This will be an onshore FIFO role, 14:14 roster, 12 month contract, preferably open to residential candidates based in WA.

What are you going to do 

Working closely with Project Teams and Contractors, you will support the safe execution of construction and installation activities through coaching, assurance, compliance oversight and incident management. This role will play a key part in promoting a strong safety culture while ensuring effective implementation of HSE management systems and safe work practices.

  • Provide HSE leadership, coaching and support to project teams and contractors
  • Conduct HSE audits, inspections and field assurance activities
  • Verify compliance with Permit to Work, Control of Work and isolation requirements, SIMOPS and Control of Work expectations
  • Lead incident investigations and reporting activities
  • Support and mentor contractor HSE personnel
  • Build effective working relationships across Operational and Project Teams
  • Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Health & Safety and/or Environmental qualification OR equivalent experience
  • Extensive HSE experience supporting contractors in project environments
  • Experience working in the execution phase of major projects
  • Demonstrated ability to implement and promote positive safety culture initiatives
  • Strong understanding of Managing Safe Work and Control of Work processes
  • Experience leading audits, inspections, incident investigations and field assurance activities
  • Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications

What we offer 

What we offer

  • Excellent negotiable day rate!
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs,E: m.hobbs@brunel.net | mb: 0413 434 050

Closing: 26 September 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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