About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects. In Australia, we’ve proudly operated under the Laing O’Rourke banner for over 20 years, building on more than 70 years of local expertise. 

Driven by our purpose - pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, in service of humanity - we create safer hospitals, cleaner water, secure defence facilities, and better-connected cities. We also build meaningful careers and inclusive workplaces where people thrive. Backed by global strength and deep local roots, our unique operating model combines cutting-edge technology with modern methods of construction to deliver certainty for clients and transform how infrastructure is engineered and built.

We also own two vertically integrated businesses: Select Plant Australia, the nation’s fourth-largest plant hire company, and Laing O’Rourke Rail Operations, supporting major projects and nationwide rail maintenance.

That’s the Power of Experience.

About the role

We are currently seeking a HSE Governance Manager to join our Corporate HSE Governance and Assurance Team. This position will be integral in improving safety performance by developing, implementing, and maintaining the Laing O’Rourke Health, Safety and Environmental Management System for legislative compliance and continuous improvement across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the Health, Safety and Environmental Management System to support the Rethinking Safety through inclusion and wellbeing principles, while ensuring it meets third party accreditation, legislative requirements and best practices.
• Conduct and/or facilitate audits and assurance activities in accordance with the governance program to ensure the HSE systems and requirements are implemented, effective, and in accordance with legislative, regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
• Coach and mentor project teams to ensure high level of understanding and implementation of Health, Safety and Environmental management systems.
• Support project and office teams with assurance and governance activities.
• Participate in and support projects in third party accreditation audits including ISO45001 and OFSC.

About you

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline.
• Experience in Construction or other High Risk related Industry.
• Advanced skills in safety leadership, relationship-building and communication, the ability to manage your own time, work both autonomously and as part of safety function.
• Experience in designing and continually improving HSE management systems including associated management system software and platforms.
• You will bring skills in Auditing, Reporting and Risk Management and strong knowledge of Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Experience with ISO45001 and OFSC third party accreditation audits desirable.
• You will bring appreciation and interest in applying a different safety approach and actively explore initiatives which boost the capacity of people and organisations to drive a strong safety culture.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is recognised as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2026. We know that the right culture and purposeful innovation are key to delivering impact.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.