National Heath, Safety and Environment Manager
ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
* Annual incentive discretionary bonus
* Annual salary review
* Discounted Private Health
* Income protection
* Salary packaging and car leasing
* Development through global and local programs
About the Project
ACCIONA delivers major infrastructure projects across civil, water, rail and specialist businesses. This role supports national delivery by strengthening safety frameworks and driving consistent standards across diverse project environments. You will partner with regional teams to guide safe operations and uplift capability. The work spans complex interfaces, multiple stakeholders and varying risk profiles. It shapes safe outcomes across a broad, high-impact portfolio.
About the Opportunity
The HSE Manager will leads national safety strategy and operational oversight across the Acciona Mechanical and Electrical business. The role reports to the Head of Safety for Specialist Businesses and partners with project directors, regional HSE teams, subcontractors and senior leaders. You will guide WHS planning, risk management, audit outcomes and incident response. You also shape safety culture by influencing behaviours, strengthening systems and embedding consistent ways of working across diverse project environments.
What are the key accountabilities for the position?
* Lead WHS policy that aligns to business goals and sets clear, practical standards across all sites
* Drive audit and inspection programs that test compliance, expose gaps and build consistent frameworks for safe delivery
* Simplify safety controls and management systems to match changes in structure, risk and delivery methods
* Direct risk reviews to identify current and emerging hazards and outline mitigation that protects people, plant and productivity
* Oversee incident response, support legal teams on regulatory requirements and set actions that cut TRIFR and LTIFR
* Build capability by coaching leaders, improving WHS knowledge at all levels and promoting behaviours that lift safety culture
Required Skills and Competencies
* Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or extensive experience
* 10+ years safety leadership in construction
* Strong Occupational Health and Safety legislation and compliance knowledge
* Demonstrated experience in a leadership role
What we offerYou will influence safety maturity across complex infrastructure projects and guide meaningful organisational change. The role provides scope to shape national systems, work with experienced leaders and contribute to safe, efficient delivery. ACCIONA supports collaboration, capability development and innovation across all areas of the business.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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