SHEQ Manager

The Opportunity

Join our Homes NSW contract as a SHEQ Manager, overseeing our Western Sydney / South West Sydney portfolio.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll be instrumental in driving a positive and proactive safety culture while leading our Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) functions. You’ll provide strategic and technical expertise to continually improve our Integrated Contract Management System (ICMS), ensuring compliance with legal, contractual, and organisational standards.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Competitive salary package + vehicle
• Flexible work arrangements – a balance of office days, site visits, and work from home
• Variety and impact – no two days are the same
• Long-term job stability with a continuous contract
• Join one of Australia’s leading infrastructure service providers
• Exclusive employee benefits, including discounts on private healthcare, hotels, retail, car hire, and more

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Safety Management Plans across all projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and internal frameworks.
• Conduct or oversee incident investigations, providing clear, actionable recommendations to the leadership team.
• Champion a “safety and health above all else” culture, ensuring alignment with all SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Oversee rehabilitation and Return-to-Work programs.
• Develop and maintain risk assessments and registers, ensuring all documentation meets company requirements.
• Embed Ventia’s Critical Risk Protocols across all operational teams.
• Encourage team participation in achieving a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Use data and insights to inform decisions related to asset disposal, renewal, and maintenance programs.
• Develop and deliver engaging safety training sessions, including inductions, toolbox talks, and pre-start meetings.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Workplace / Occupational Health and Safety, Environment, or Quality (or equivalent).
• Formal training in incident investigation and Management Systems / Lead Auditor qualifications is advantageous.
• Solid background in high-risk environments, particularly electrical safety and working at heights.
• Resilient, influential, and collaborative, with the ability to mentor teams and engage multiple stakeholders — from regulatory bodies to contractors.
• Skilled in managing competing priorities and maintaining high standards under pressure.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and implement compliance and risk management strategies.
• Proven experience managing safety audit programs and ensuring system compliance.
• Strong understanding of contractual KPIs and a commitment to HSE leadership and accountability.
• In-depth knowledge of SHEQ legislation, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements within utilities or infrastructure projects.

About Ventia

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate. 

Diversity    

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.    

How to apply    

If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.    

Position Reference Number: 164879