Senior HSEQ Executive and Strategic Leadership Specialist

Professional Profile

This candidate is a seasoned HSEQ executive with a distinguished career spanning more than 20 years. With extensive experience across high-risk sectors including civil and mechanical construction, transport, mining, and heavy industrial services, the candidate brings a depth of knowledge that ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a robust safety culture. Their leadership style is defined by a commitment to team development and the delivery of precise, technical results within complex, multi-regional environments.

Background & Interests

• Proven track record of success in HSEQ management across diverse business units, consistently driving improvements in organisational safety maturity.
• Deep commitment to instilling a 'zero harm' culture, prioritising the identification and mitigation of workplace risk through education and strategic intervention.
• Strong background in stakeholder engagement, effectively partnering with executive teams and operational staff to align business needs with HSEQ performance goals.
• Specialist in management system implementation, having successfully championed projects to achieve and maintain compliance with ISO standards and various legislative requirements.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Leadership: Extensive experience leading large, cross-functional teams and managing diverse HSEQ professionals to achieve organisational objectives.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in audit and compliance management, including acting as a Lead Auditor for quality, safety, and environmental management systems.
• Incident & Risk Management: Skilled in facilitating serious incident reviews, enterprise risk management processes, and business continuity planning to ensure organisational resilience.
• Business Development & Tendering: Demonstrated success in supporting business growth by leading HSEQ responses for multi-million dollar tenders and expressions of interest.

Career Goals

The candidate is seeking a senior leadership role where they can leverage their extensive background in strategic planning and operational safety to drive business capability. They are dedicated to:

• Advancing HSEQ maturity levels through data-driven reporting and key performance indicator management.
• Mentoring the next generation of HSEQ professionals to build sustainable, high-performing internal capabilities.
• Ensuring that safety, health, and environmental strategies remain an integral component of operational success and corporate governance.
• Promoting a culture of continual improvement, ensuring that internal and external audit schedules effectively support long-term accreditation goals.

Professional Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Risk Management
• Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety
• Diploma of Environmental Management
• Certified Lead Auditor for Quality, Safety & Environmental Management Systems
• Mental Health First Aid certification
• ICAM Incident Investigation training

Location and Availability

The candidate is available for opportunities in Melbourne. They offer a versatile professional profile, comfortable navigating both permanent strategic leadership roles and specialised contract assignments. Given their background in managing national portfolios and diverse regional operations, they are well-equipped to contribute to organisations with complex, multi-site structures. Immediate focus is placed on delivering high-value outcomes and maintaining unwavering commitment to legislative and contractual excellence.