HSEQ Lead

We are excited to introduce an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and strategic HSEQ Lead to join our Confluence Water Joint Venture within Downers Water business.

This is a leadership role suited to a committed and influential professional who thrives in a complex operational environment and is passionate about embedding a strong proactive Health Safety Environment and Quality culture across a large infrastructure program supporting critical water services for the people of Sydney.

As a key member of the Confluence Water Leadership Team you will lead the development and implementation of the HSEQ Strategy and Management Systems ensuring alignment with organisational priorities regulatory requirements customer expectations and Parent Company standards.

Partnering closely with the Executive Operations Manager operational leaders and the Head of Zero Harm Water you will champion safe and sustainable ways of working drive continuous improvement and strengthen leadership accountability across all levels of the organisation.

This position is based in Chatswood with regular engagement across our Northern Sydney operational footprint.

About the Role

In this role you will:

• Lead and govern the HSEQ strategy roadmap and improve program aligned to Principal Contractor and Confluence Waters strategic Business Plan.
• Act as custodian of the Safety Environment and Quality Management Plans.
• Drive systemic improvement and uplift organisational capability across all HSEQ performance levers.
• Partner with operational leaders to proactively manage HSEQ risks and ensure compliant program delivery.
• Use data insights and trends to proactively inform strategic decision-making and performance improvement.
• Lead and develop a high-performing HSEQ team including Health & Safety Environment & Sustainability and Quality professionals.
• Influence senior stakeholders to achieve strong safety sustainability and quality outcomes.
• Represent the company at industry forums client briefings and strategic planning sessions.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you will contribute to strategic direction while ensuring strong operational execution and Zero Harm outcomes.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are a strategic and operational leader who is passionate about safety sustainability and quality. You are confident influencing senior stakeholders and comfortable operating in a joint venture and client-facing environment.

What You Will Bring

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health Safety Environment Quality or related discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a large and/or complex operational business.
• Strong experience in HSEQ governance legislative compliance management.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving performance improvement.
• Financial management including cost reduction and meeting budgets.
• Development and delivery of a process and/or product system of audits and schedules.
• Experience in the water industry and working with large government organisations.

You are known for building high-performance teams fostering accountability and relentlessly pursuing safety while supporting sustainable and reliable program delivery.

What We Can Offer You

• A leadership role within a high-profile Joint Venture delivering critical water infrastructure.
• The opportunity to influence and shape HSEQ strategy across a complex operational program.
• A collaborative high-performing environment aligned to an ASX-listed global organisation.
• Access to Downer employee benefits development programs and wellbeing initiatives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with a strong focus on building positive mental health.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26000 people across Australia New Zealand and the Pacific our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives backgrounds and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

Were committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages genders sexual orientations cultures abilities and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry including women Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Māori and Pasifika Peoples veterans people with disability and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly with this role wed still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit apply - potential counts and so do you.

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