Expression of Interest - Safety Manager
UGL
UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across industries including oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence, and telecommunications, in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.
About the role
At UGL, we work on challenging and rewarding projects that help power Australia's energy future. We bring together diverse expertise to solve complex engineering challenges, foster innovation, and deliver sustainable outcomes for our customers.
As our Fuels & Energy East business continues to grow, we are inviting Expressions of Interest fromSafety Managers interested in expanding their experience across the bulk storage, fuels, refining and terminal infrastructure sectors. This is an opportunity to become part of a highly experienced team delivering solutions for some of Australia's most critical assets.
You will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of fuel terminals, storage facilities, refining infrastructure, brownfield modifications, asset integrity programs, capital projects and operational support activities. You'll work alongside industry experts and develop valuable experience across the full asset lifecycle, from concept and design through to procurement, construction and commissioning.
What we offer
Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement working from home 1-2 days per week.
Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
Discounted Medibank health insurance.
Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.
Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
Access our OneRewards Discount Program.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and maintain the safety, health, and environmental management systems across fuel terminals, bulk storage facilities, pipelines, and associated infrastructure.
Drive a strong safety culture through visible leadership, coaching, workforce engagement, and proactive risk management initiatives.
Ensure compliance with all relevant WHS legislation, Major Hazard Facility (MHF) requirements, environmental regulations, and company standards.
Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessments, HAZOP studies, critical control verification, and implementation of effective mitigation strategies.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action programs to prevent recurrence and improve operational performance.
Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractor teams to ensure safe execution of routine, shutdown, and project activities.
Monitor safety performance metrics, conduct audits and inspections, and provide regular reporting and recommendations to senior leadership.
Manage emergency preparedness and response programs, including drills, crisis management exercises, and engagement with emergency services and regulatory stakeholders.
About you
Tertiary qualification in Workplace Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, with relevant professional certifications highly regarded.
Demonstrated experience in a senior safety leadership role within fuel terminals, bulk liquids, hydrocarbons, energy, chemicals, heavy industry, or other high-hazard operational environments.
Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation, Major Hazard Facility (MHF) regulations, process safety management principles, and contractor management frameworks.
Proven capability in risk management, incident investigation, auditing, critical control verification, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across operational teams, contractors, regulators, and senior leadership.
About UGL
As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team's backgrounds, ideas, work styles.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
How to apply
If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.
Please note: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks will be conducted. These may include reference checks, verification of the right to work in Australia, a national criminal history check, anti-money laundering checks, and a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).
