Senior HSE / Safety Officer

_{10th November, 2026}

Pearl Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Senior HSE / Safety Officer to join our client's team, a well-established precast concrete manufacturer with over 150 people on site and supplier based in Naval Base.
 
This is a temporary opportunity to provide HSE support and cover for the current Senior HSE Advisor while they are on leave. The contract will commence 4 January 2027 for an initial 2-month period, with the possibility of extending for a further month depending on workload and site activities.
 
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with previous HSE experience within the construction, manufacturing or industrial sectors who takes a practical, proactive and collaborative approach to workplace safety.
 
Working closely with the operational teams, you will help maintain day-to-day safety requirements across the manufacturing and site operations, promote safe work practices and provide ongoing support with HSE processes and procedures.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site walks, safety inspections and identify potential hazards.
• Review risk assessments and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
• Review contractor HSEQ documentation and records within online systems.
• Coordinate and deliver site inductions for contractors and workers.
• Assist with and participate in incident investigations.
• Support incident management and emergency response activities.
• Assist employees with hazard reporting and implementing corrective actions.
• Participate in HSE meetings and record meeting minutes.
• Maintain and update site HSE notice boards.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to encourage a positive safety culture.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous HSE/Safety experience within construction, manufacturing or industrial environments.(This role will involve safety guidance for positions such as; Riggers, Steel Fixers, Formworkers, Storespeople, Concreters, Labourers, T/A's, Agi Drivers and alike...)
• You will have a practical, hands-on approach to workplace health and safety and be able to present info in a way that people from all cultures and backgrounds can understand and relate to
• The ability to build positive working relationships with site personnel and operational teams.
• Good knowledge of risk assessments, SWMS and incident reporting processes.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The confidence to identify safety concerns and work with teams to implement solutions.

Experience within precast concrete, concrete manufacturing or heavy industrial environments will be highly regarded.  We are looking for someone who can engage with the workforce and encourage safe behaviours through collaboration and support, rather than taking a policing approach.
 
What's on Offer?

• $65-$75 per hour + superannuation and applicable penalties (depending on experience)
• Naval Base location - Free Parking
• Initial 2-month contract commencing 4 January 2027
• Potential extension for a further month
• Initially 5 days per week / 38 hours, with some flexibility around working hours if required

How to Apply
If you have a practical approach to safety and are available for an early January start, we would love to hear from you!                                                                                                                                                                            
Contact Lochlan, Georgia or Shae at Pearl Recruitment on (08) 9474 9079 or email your resume to resume2@pearlrec.com.au.