Manager I, HSE

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose of the role

As Project HSE Lead, you will provide technical guidance, coordination, and leadership for project health, safety, and environmental activities. You will support project leadership and delivery teams in implementing effective HSE programs, managing operational risks, and meeting applicable company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Reporting operationally to the Project Manager or Construction Manager, you will help integrate HSE considerations into project planning and execution. You will identify potential hazards, evaluate risks, and work collaboratively with project personnel to implement controls that prevent injuries, occupational illness, property damage, and environmental harm.

You will also provide direction and support to HSE personnel and project teams, helping establish clear expectations, maintain consistent standards, and build a culture where everyone takes responsibility for safe and responsible project delivery.

Core Responsibilities

You will be responsible for……

• Leading project HSE implementation: Coordinate and support the implementation of project-specific HSE plans, procedures, programs, and initiatives in alignment with Worley requirements, customer expectations, and applicable legislation and regulations.
• Identifying and managing risk: Work with project and construction teams to identify workplace hazards, assess operational risks, and implement effective controls. Promote proactive risk management throughout project planning, construction, and execution activities.
• Providing technical guidance: Advise Project Managers, Construction Managers, supervisors, and project personnel on HSE matters, helping teams interpret requirements and apply practical, risk-based solutions to day-to-day challenges.
• Promoting a proactive safety culture: Encourage workforce participation, personal accountability, hazard recognition, and open communication. Support safety observations, toolbox talks, pre-job briefings, and other initiatives that reinforce safe work practices.
• Monitoring project performance: Conduct or coordinate site inspections, HSE audits, compliance reviews, and performance assessments to verify that project activities meet established standards. Identify gaps, recommend corrective actions, and follow through to confirm effective resolution.
• Supporting incident management: Coordinate or contribute to incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action plans. Communicate lessons learned and help teams apply improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Managing environmental responsibilities: Support the implementation of environmental controls and monitoring activities to minimize the impact of project operations. Promote compliance with environmental requirements and the prevention of spills, releases, waste-related issues, and other avoidable environmental harm.
• Strengthening contractor and workforce engagement: Work with contractors, subcontractors, and project personnel to communicate HSE expectations, assess compliance, and address unsafe conditions or practices in a timely and constructive manner.
• Maintaining HSE documentation and reporting: Prepare and review HSE reports, inspection findings, performance metrics, action registers, and other project records. Provide accurate, timely information to project leadership to support informed decisions and continuous improvement.
• Supporting project planning and execution: Participate in project and construction meetings, risk reviews, work planning sessions, and other relevant activities to ensure HSE considerations are incorporated into operational decisions and changing work conditions.
• Coordinating HSE resources and activities: Provide direction and day-to-day guidance to assigned HSE personnel, coordinate priorities, and support consistent implementation of project requirements across work areas and teams.
• Driving continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to improve HSE systems, processes, tools, and work practices. Share lessons learned, support improvement initiatives, and encourage the adoption of practical solutions that strengthen project performance.
• Communicating and influencing effectively: Prepare and deliver clear presentations, recommendations, and reports on complex HSE matters. Build constructive relationships with project leadership, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve shared objectives.
• Supporting compliance and accountability: Help ensure that HSE activities align with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, project procedures, and contractual obligations. Escalate significant risks and unresolved concerns through the appropriate project channels.

What you’ll bring to the role

What you’ll bring to the role….. a strong combination of HSE expertise, project experience, practical leadership, and the ability to influence people at every level of a project organization. You will understand how to translate technical requirements into workable solutions in active project and construction environments, balancing operational demands with the responsibility to protect people and the environment.

Qualifications and experience

• A university degree in occupational health and safety, environmental management, engineering, a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Typically, seven or more years of relevant HSE experience, preferably supporting medium to large projects in the energy, chemicals, resources, construction, or industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and monitoring HSE programs in project or construction environments, with a clear understanding of how HSE requirements translate into field activities and operational decisions.
• Strong working knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control, incident prevention, and workplace safety management practices.
• Experience conducting or coordinating site inspections, audits, incident investigations, compliance reviews, and corrective action follow-up.
• Familiarity with applicable occupational health and safety and environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company management systems.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, subcontractors, and operational stakeholders to address HSE risks and improve performance.
• Experience providing technical direction, coordinating HSE activities, or guiding the work of HSE professionals and other project personnel.

Technical knowledge and skills

• HSE program development and implementation: You will understand how to establish, communicate, and monitor project HSE plans, procedures, and performance expectations. You will be able to identify gaps between documented requirements and actual work practices and recommend effective improvements.
• Hazard identification and risk management: You will be confident applying risk assessment methods, identifying critical hazards, evaluating potential consequences, and recommending controls that follow the hierarchy of controls wherever practicable.
• Incident investigation and prevention: You will understand incident reporting, evidence gathering, root cause analysis, and corrective action management. You will be able to help teams move beyond immediate causes to identify systemic issues and prevent recurrence.
• Regulatory and procedural compliance: You will be able to interpret relevant regulatory requirements, customer standards, and internal procedures and communicate their practical implications to project teams.
• Environmental management: You will understand the environmental risks associated with project and construction activities and the controls needed to prevent pollution, manage waste, and minimize adverse environmental impacts.
• HSE systems, processes, and tools: You will have a strong understanding of the systems, processes, and digital tools used to manage HSE activities, document findings, track actions, monitor performance, and support compliance. You will be able to troubleshoot issues and help others use these systems effectively.
• Performance measurement and reporting: You will be able to interpret HSE data, identify trends, monitor performance indicators, and develop clear, actionable reports that support project leadership and continuous improvement.
• Operational risk awareness: You will understand how project schedules, construction methods, changing site conditions, and interfaces between work groups can affect HSE performance. You will be able to anticipate emerging risks and work with the relevant teams to address them.

Leadership and interpersonal capabilities

• Collaborative leadership: You will build effective working relationships across project functions and help teams align around shared HSE objectives. You will provide direction and support while encouraging others to take ownership of their responsibilities.
• Communication and influence: You will communicate clearly and confidently with project personnel, senior stakeholders, customers, and contractors. You will be able to explain complex technical matters in practical terms, prepare persuasive recommendations, and deliver presentations and reports that support informed decisions.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving: You will assess complex or competing priorities, identify underlying issues, evaluate options, and recommend solutions that are practical, proportionate to the risk, and aligned with project objectives.
• Sound judgment and decision-making: You will be comfortable making day-to-day decisions within established policies and procedures, recognizing when an issue requires escalation, and responding appropriately when conditions or risks change.
• Organization and prioritization: You will manage multiple HSE activities, coordinate competing demands, and focus attention on the risks and issues that have the greatest potential impact on people, the environment, and project delivery.
• Coaching and engagement: You will help strengthen HSE capability through guidance, feedback, workforce engagement, and the sharing of lessons learned. You will approach challenging conversations constructively while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
• Integrity and accountability: You will demonstrate honesty, consistency, and professional judgment. You will be prepared to raise concerns, challenge unsafe practices respectfully, and support decisions that prioritize the health and safety of people and the protection of the environment.
• Adaptability and continuous learning: You will respond effectively to changing project requirements, evolving risks, and new ways of working. You will remain open to feedback and actively seek opportunities to improve HSE practices and outcomes.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.