HSE Lead

HSE Lead – Planning and Execution | FIFO 8:6 (Turnaround Program)

 About the role

We work on challenging and exciting projects that shape the way we evolve, adapt, and transform the industries we work in. We rally together, drawing on the diverse skills across our teams and create environments where great ideas are heard.

This opportunity will see you join a reputable company with a highly experienced team who work together to develop and provide solutions for our customers.

UGL’s Industrial and Resources East Business is seeking a suitably qualified HSE professional who is comfortable operating at planning and governance level, and then stepping into execution delivery, working collaboratively with UGL Project Management and client representatives in a regulated operating environment.

This opportunity will see you embedded on the client side, supporting a Queensland site operating under mining and quarrying legislation. The role is initially focused on building and embedding HSE plans, governance and execution frameworks to support upcoming turnaround activities.

As the turnaround program progresses, the role will transition into execution support, working closely with UGL delivery teams as part of a strategic client–UGL partnership, supporting delivery in line with the established plans and governance arrangements.

The role is a FIFO position, initially operating on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster. You will work back‑to‑back with another HSE professional to provide continuity across the program. As the program moves into execution, the role is expected to transition into a full turnaround delivery roster aligned to site requirements.

 Key responsibility areas

·       Support the development and ongoing improvement of client HSE systems and frameworks

·       Build HSE plans and governance arrangements to support turnaround and shutdown execution

·       Support execution planning, readiness and assurance processes

·       Define and apply clear HSE expectations for contractors delivering work on site

·       Transition into execution support, working alongside UGL delivery teams during turnaround execution

·       Support the effective implementation of HSE systems during execution, identifying opportunities for improvement and working with leaders and crews to embed requirements in practice

·       Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and leaders to strengthen field leadership activities, including safety interactions, critical risk control verification and effective work planning

·       Monitor and review HSE performance across contractors and work packages

·       Analyse HSE data and provide practical insights and recommendations

·       Support audits, inspections and assurance activities

·       Work collaboratively with the HSE team, UGL Project Management and client representatives to ensure alignment and continuity

 About you

·       Minimum five years’ experience in HSE roles within heavy industry environments

·       Experience supporting shutdowns, turnarounds or major maintenance activities

·       Demonstrated experience across planning or pre‑execution and execution delivery phases

·       Relevant tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related discipline

·       Good working knowledge of safety legislation and regulatory requirements in Queensland

·       Experience working in client or owner‑side roles, or in close partnership with delivery contractors

·       Strong communication skills and the ability to influence without direct line control

·       Comfortable working as part of a small team, including back‑to‑back coverage arrangements

·       Competent using Microsoft Office tools and comfortable working across multiple systems

 What we offer

·       Role spanning planning, governance and execution across a turnaround program

·       FIFO roster with a clear transition into turnaround delivery

·       Opportunity to work in a complex, high‑risk operating environment

·       Support from an experienced UGL HSE and operations team

·       A supportive and inclusive workplace culture

·       Exposure to complex, high‑risk operational projects

·       Opportunities to build capability across planning and delivery

·       A strong commitment to practical safety outcomes and professional integrity

 What makes you right for UGL

·       Practical approach to safety and risk management

·       Comfortable working at planning and governance level and then moving into execution

·       Able to balance assurance requirements with how work actually gets done

·       Willingness to challenge and improve existing systems where needed