Regional HSE Manager

Help shape a safer, healthier future for our people, projects and communities
At WSP, we see the future more clearly through the eyes of our people. As one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, we're helping create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.
We're seeking an experienced Regional HSE Manager to provide strategic and operational Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) leadership across our regional business. This is a highly influential role where you'll partner with senior leaders, project teams and specialists to strengthen our safety culture, improve performance and ensure our people return home safe every day.

The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of HSE, you'll play a critical role in driving the implementation and continuous improvement of WSP's Health, Safety and Environment programs, systems and initiatives across your region.
You'll provide trusted advice to leaders, oversee assurance activities, support incident and injury management, and influence decision-making to embed health, safety and environmental considerations into everything we do.
This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational engagement, allowing you to make a meaningful impact across a diverse portfolio of projects and workplaces.
 

What You'll Do
Lead HSE Performance and Culture

• Provide expert HSE advice and coaching to leaders, managers and project teams.
• Support the development of a proactive, risk-based safety culture.
• Drive the implementation of critical controls and HSE improvement initiatives.
• Influence operational and strategic decisions to ensure positive HSE outcomes.

Incident, Injury and Emergency Management

• Lead investigations and response activities associated with incidents, observations and system events.
• Support emergency preparedness planning and response activities.
• Oversee injury management and return-to-work processes in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Partner with the Business

• Build trusted relationships with regional leaders and project teams.
• Collaborate across functions, including People, Workplace, Business Support and project delivery teams.
• Facilitate the communication of HSE priorities, insights and performance trends across the business.

Assurance and Continuous Improvement

• Lead field inspections, assurance activities and participation in internal and external audits.
• Analyse HSE performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of WSP's HSE Management System, processes and tools.

Lead and Develop People

• Mentor and support HSE practitioners and project-based HSE resources.
  Build HSE capability and accountability across leaders and teams.
  Foster a culture of learning, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What We'll Be Looking For
Essential

• Tertiary qualification in Health, Safety, Environment or a related discipline.
• Significant HSE leadership experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure, resources, industrial or similarly complex risk environments.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary HSE management systems, assurance frameworks and risk management principles.
• Experience leading investigations, audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and build organisational capability.

Desirable

• Return to Work (RTW) Coordinator qualification.
• Experience working across large, geographically dispersed operations.
• Experience managing small teams and developing HSE professionals.

What You'll Bring
You'll be a trusted advisor who can balance strategic thinking with practical implementation. You thrive in collaborative environments, are confident working with senior stakeholders, and bring a solutions-focused approach to complex challenges.
Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to creating safe, healthy and sustainable workplaces where people can perform at their best.
 

Our people enjoy access to:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Genuine career development and mobility opportunities.
• Industry-leading professional development and mentoring.
• A strong commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and psychological safety.
• The opportunity to work on some of Australia's most complex and iconic projects.

About WSP
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We engineer future-ready projects that help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
Our culture is built on unlocking potential, fostering innovation and creating sustainable outcomes for future generations.
With us, you can. Apply today.