HSE Manager
Australia, Victoria, Wurruk
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 years
Conventional Energy
Introduction
Brunel has been engaged to support the search for an experienced HSE Manager to join a well-established global energy services organisation supporting offshore operations in the Bass Strait.
Operating in the region for more than 40 years, the organisation is a key contractor supporting critical offshore energy infrastructure and maintains long-standing partnerships with major operators in the basin. With a strong pipeline of contracted work already secured for the coming decade, the business continues to play a vital role in delivering safe and reliable offshore operations.
This position represents a senior leadership opportunity responsible for overseeing the company's HSE strategy, governance framework and regulatory compliance across offshore and onshore operations.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the role requires a confident safety professional capable of operating independently while influencing stakeholders across operations, engineering, executive leadership and key client representatives.
What are you going to do
- Lead the development and execution of the organisation's HSE strategy and governance framework
- Maintain and continuously improve the HSE Management System aligned to ISO standards
- Ensure compliance with Australian regulatory frameworks including NOPSEMA and WorkSafe
- Act as the primary interface with client HSE leadership teams
- Lead incident investigation, reporting and corrective action processes
- Support operational teams with risk management and safety leadership initiatives
- Represent the organisation during client audits, regulatory engagement and safety reviews
- Provide leadership and guidance to offshore safety personnel and operational teams
Essential skills and knowledge
To succeed in this role you will be an experienced HSE professional who is comfortable operating within a high‑expectation offshore environment. You will bring:
- Demonstrated HSE leadership experience within oil & gas, offshore energy or hazardous industries
- Strong understanding of Australian offshore regulatory frameworks including NOPSEMA
- Experience managing and improving HSE Management Systems and governance structures
- Proven ability to engage with Tier‑1 operators, regulators and senior leadership teams
- Strong expertise in incident investigation, risk management and safety governance
This role will suit a credible, approachable safety leader who can influence stakeholders, build strong working relationships and maintain high safety standards across the organisation.
What we offer
- Competitive salary package + annual performance bonus
- Corporate incentive program linked to company and individual performance
- Long‑term stability with a strong pipeline of secured offshore work
- Opportunity to influence safety strategy within a well‑established energy organision
- Relocation package avaialble for interstate candidates
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 Scott McAdam: 0404 653 603 | s.mcadam@brunel.net
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