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HSEQ Manager

Australia UGL Approximately A$140,000–A$190,000 per year plus superannuation, depending on experience, location and project allowances.*
Job Description

The HSEQ Manager is responsible for leading health, safety, environment and quality performance across UGL operations in Australia. Requirements typically include relevant tertiary qualifications, extensive HSEQ experience in infrastructure, energy, rail, resources or construction, knowledge of Australian workplace health and safety legislation, and experience with audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and management systems. The successful candidate is expected to provide practical leadership, coach project teams, monitor compliance, drive continuous improvement and communicate effectively with clients, workers, regulators and senior management. Strong analytical, reporting and stakeholder-management skills are essential, along with the ability to influence safe behaviours in operational environments.

Company Info

UGL is an Australian engineering, maintenance and infrastructure services company and part of the CIMIC Group. It delivers complex projects and long-term operational support across transport, rail, power, water, resources, defence, communications and industrial sectors. UGL works with government agencies, asset owners and major private-sector clients throughout Australia and, in selected markets, internationally. Its services include design and construction, project delivery, asset maintenance, operations, shutdown services and facility management. The company employs a large multidisciplinary workforce, including engineers, tradespeople, project managers and corporate specialists. Safety, quality, environmental responsibility and reliable delivery are central to its operations, making HSEQ leadership an important function across its project and maintenance portfolios.

Destination Guide

Australia is an island nation with strong employment opportunities in construction, infrastructure, rail, mining, energy, defence, healthcare, technology and professional services. Major job markets include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional resource centres. Australian workplace culture is generally practical, direct, collaborative and respectful of work-life balance; employers value safety, reliability and relevant local experience. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to coastal, rural and outdoor-oriented communities, with generally high living costs in major cities. Skilled professionals may explore employer-sponsored visas, the Skilled Independent or State Nominated visas, and regional pathways. Relocation usually requires a skills assessment, English evidence, health and character checks, budgeting for housing and transport, and recognition of qualifications. Visa eligibility and conditions should be confirmed through Australia’s Department of Home Affairs.