About the Contract

Ventia was awarded the contract to deliver preventative, corrective, and reactive maintenance, along with electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation services across the Seqwater network of 35 water treatment plants, 95 pump stations, and 26 referable dams.

Fully mobilised in February 2025, our 125 strong team continue to deliver service excellence across the entire Seqwater network. The network expands as far as Gympie in the north, to the NSW border in the south, and from North Stradbroke Island in the east, to the base of the Toowoomba Ranges in the west. 

What We Offer You:  

• Competitive salary package: $155k incl super (negotiable, for the right candidate)
• Hybrid work arrangements including the ability to work 2 days per week from home
• A supportive and inclusive culture, focused on wellbeing
• We pride our services on delivering service excellence to the communities we live in.  
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program, and Healthy Bodies program. 
• Access to Ventia Academy includes training, development and accelerated learning programs  
• Access to VenPerks includes offers and discounts to leading brands on private health insurance, car hire, accommodation, retail and more

The Role

As Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Manager, you will lead safety, health, environment, and quality compliance across Southeast QLD operations. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, ensuring our teams deliver safely and sustainably.

You will manage and develop a team of three SHEQ Advisors, each supporting different geographic areas of the Seqwater network. Your leadership will foster collaboration, capability building, and a strong safety culture across all sites.

Other key responsibilities will include but is not limited to:

• Develop and implement operational SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Lead and coach a team of SHEQ Advisors, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance management
• Stakeholder engagement with client representatives
• Drive engagement and accountability for SHEQ outcomes across the team and wider workforce
• Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions.
• Coordinate audits and inspections, including ISO internal and external audits.
• Provide strategic guidance to the HSE team and senior management.
• Report safety performance metrics to regional and corporate teams.

About You

• Diploma in Work Health & Safety
• 4+ years of experience as a SHEQ Manager on water infrastructure, civil maintenance, contracts or similar
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a team
• ICAM investigations training or similar
• Strong negotiation and influential skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Construction white card
• Current C Class Driver Licence

About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate. 

Diversity    
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.    

How to apply    
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.    

Position Reference Number: 165416