HSEQ Manager – East Coast

Overview

FMS Group is seeking a seasoned HSEQ Manager to lead Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality across its East Coast operations based in Mackay and the Coalfields region. This full-time, onsite role combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on HSEQ engagement, serving as a critical function to enhance business performance and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development to the East Coast HSEQ team.
• Collaborate closely with operational leaders to promote safety culture and drive operational excellence.
• Coach supervisors and management on risk management and field leadership practices.
• Lead continual improvement initiatives and advise senior leadership on HSEQ matters.
• Maintain and enhance integrated HSEQ management systems ensuring compliance with legislation, client requirements, and standards such as ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.
• Plan and execute internal audits, support external certifications and client audits.
• Manage workers compensation claims effectively and lead incident and ICAM investigations including corrective action management.
• Review and improve HSEQ procedures, risk assessments, management plans, and operational documentation.
• Analyze HSEQ performance data, monitor trends, and prepare management reports.
• Support operational teams with practical compliance solutions across multiple sites.

Candidate Profile

• Holds qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety or a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience in senior HSEQ leadership roles within mining, heavy industry, construction, or maintenance sectors.
• Strong expertise in WHS legislation and ISO management systems.
• Proficient in managing audits, incident investigations, and integrated management systems.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Demonstrates a practical, solution-driven mindset coupled with the ability to influence through trust and visible leadership.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary package with weekly reliable pay.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Monthly rostered day off (RDO).
• Employee referral program offering attractive cash incentives.
• Salary packaging options including novated leasing.
• Recognition programs such as GEM Awards and length of service acknowledgments.
• Private health discounts available for employees and their families.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) supporting employees and immediate families.
• A supportive leadership team fostering collaboration and employee autonomy.
• Opportunities to drive meaningful and lasting improvements in HSEQ outcomes.

Additional Information

FMS Group is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. The role involves regular travel to client sites. Recruitment agency approaches are respectfully declined.

About FMS Group

Founded in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has expanded into a multi-division organization operating throughout Australia and Papua New Guinea. It provides integrated services in mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, and capital equipment sales across mining, construction, oil and gas, marine, and renewable energy sectors.