Ventia’s Environmental Services business brings nearly 40 years of experience delivering complex environmental and remediation solutions, supporting clients to meet compliance obligations and deliver sustainable outcomes.
We are inviting Expressions of Interest from experienced SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) professionals to join our Brisbane-based team supporting a large-scale industrial site remediation project. This role offers the opportunity to lead safety, health, environment, and quality outcomes on a technically complex, high-impact project.
About the Project
This project involves the remediation of a legacy industrial site requiring significant earthworks and environmental management to support its transition to future development. Key elements include:
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High-volume bulk excavation works (in excess of 200,000m³) to significant depths
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Implementation of engineered containment systems
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Management of shallow groundwater conditions requiring extensive dewatering
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Large-scale offsite disposal of impacted material and import of validated clean fill
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A multi-stage delivery programme over approximately 18–24 months
The Opportunity
As SHEQ Manager, you will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of SHEQ systems across the project. You will work closely with project leaders and site teams to ensure safe execution, environmental compliance, and consistent quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
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Champion a safety-first culture across all project activities
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Lead and embed SHEQ management systems, processes, and reporting frameworks
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Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, licences, and project approvals
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Oversee risk identification, assessment, and control strategies for high-risk activities
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Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
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Support environmental controls, including contaminated material handling and groundwater management
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Conduct audits and inspections to maintain high standards of compliance
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Coach and influence teams to drive continuous improvement in SHEQ performance
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Liaise with clients, regulators, and key stakeholders on SHEQ matters
About You
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Demonstrated experience in a SHEQ leadership role within civil construction, infrastructure, or environmental remediation
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Strong understanding of high-risk construction environments, including earthworks and contaminated land
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Sound knowledge of Australian SHEQ legislation and regulatory frameworks
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Relevant qualifications in health & safety, environmental management, engineering, or related discipline
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Proven ability to influence behaviours and foster a proactive safety and quality culture
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Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capability
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Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced project environment
Why Register Your Interest with Ventia?
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Opportunity to contribute to a large, technically complex remediation project
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Join a well-established environmental services business with a strong reputation
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Play a key role in delivering meaningful environmental outcomes
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Be part of a collaborative and high-performing project team
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 167697
