General Manager - Health, Safety & Environment

About us:

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people.  With our specialisation in Transport, Renewables, Defence and Utilities, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad.

Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we’re unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow!

About the role:

A rare opportunity has become available for a General Manager – Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) to join the team to lead and manage the HSE function, ensuring the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE policies, procedures, and programs.

Based out of our Brisbane office and reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Driving a culture of safety and environmental responsibility, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and embedding best practices across our operations
• Fostering a proactive approach to risk management across all projects and operations with the goal of minimising workplace incidents, enhancing employee well-being, and promoting sustainable practices
• Developing organisational strategic objectives and plans as well as supporting day to day operational delivery requirements

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strategic mindset and hands-on leadership skills, with the ability to enforce HSE best practice. 

Your expertise will guide risk management initiatives, foster proactive safety behaviours, and support environmental sustainability in line with our organisational goals. With a strong focus on collaboration and leadership, you will engage with internal and external stakeholders to deliver measurable improvements in safety and environmental performance.

As a seasoned professional, you bring extensive experience in senior HSE leadership roles, ideally within high-risk industries such as infrastructure, construction, or resources. You are adept at developing strategic frameworks, managing operational risks, and influencing a positive safety culture at all levels. In addition to your deep knowledge of Australian HSE legislation and standards, you excel in building relationships, leading teams, and delivering innovative solutions.

What we will offer:

As a General Manager HSE at DT Infrastructure, you’ll be joining one of the nation’s leading infrastructure companies, renowned for delivering complex and transformative projects. The role comes with a range of compelling benefits including:

• Access to high-profile, large-scale projects across Australia, giving you the chance to make a meaningful impact at an organisational and industry level. You’ll work in a strategic leadership position with the autonomy to drive change, supported by a collaborative Senior Leadership Team.
• A highly competitive salary package, designed to reflect your leadership and expertise.
• A positive workplace culture, where safety is a core value, and you’ll play a key role in shaping a culture that prioritises health, safety, and sustainability.
• The opportunity to be part of a company committed to driving innovation and sustainable practices across its projects and operations.

Joining DT Infrastructure means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation where your skills, leadership, and vision will directly contribute to building a safer and more sustainable future.

For further information, please reach out to chris.petras@dtinfrastructure.com.au, or please click on "Apply" and submit your application. 

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We embrace differences and foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.