HSE Specialist

Our Role

This role is based at Graymont’s limestone quarrying and production facility in Galong, NSW. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist provides professional HSE leadership and operational support across quarrying and processing activities.

The HSE Specialist is a key member of the Galong leadership team and works collaboratively with plant employees, contractors, site management and regional HSE to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements through the effective application of Graymont’s safety and environmental management systems.

The role plays a critical part in fostering a strong safety culture, ensuring environmental compliance, and driving continuous improvement aligned with Graymont values.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership

• Provide day-to-day HSE leadership and support to site operations, employees and contractors.

• Promote and embed Graymont’s safety culture, Life Saving Rules and values.

• Act as the on-site HSE subject matter expert for systems, processes and standards.

Risk Management & Safe Operations

• Facilitate safety and environmental risk management activities, including hazard identification, risk assessment and implementation of effective controls.

• Support teams to maintain high housekeeping standards and ensure corrective actions are completed.

• Participate in reviews of site safety and environmental management systems, procedures and processes.

• Support safe systems of work including permit-to-work, isolation, confined space and working-at-heights programs.

Training, Competency & Engagement

• Coordinate and deliver workplace-level HSE training in accordance with Graymont HSE Training Standards.

• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.

• Monitor employee and contractor training, competency and certification requirements.

• Stay current with PPE technology and ensure appropriate selection, availability, training and maintenance.

Incident & Injury Management

• Lead and support incident, accident and near-miss investigations using ICAM or equivalent methodology.

• Communicate investigation findings and support implementation of corrective actions.

• Ensure timely internal and statutory incident reporting.

• Facilitate workplace injury management and Workers Compensation / Recover at Work programs.

Environmental Management & Compliance

• Facilitate environmental monitoring programs, including dust, emissions and water sampling.

• Support compliance with environmental licences, permits and consent conditions.

• Ensure environmental licences and approvals are maintained and renewed within required timeframes.

• Support site rehabilitation planning and implementation in collaboration with specialist consultants.

Audits, Reporting & Documentation

• Support internal audits, external audits and regulatory inspections.

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of company and statutory HSE reporting requirements.

• Develop, review and maintain site-level HSE documentation.

• Track and verify closure of corrective actions. 

Contractor, Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Support contractor HSE onboarding, verification and compliance monitoring.

• Investigate and coordinate responses to stakeholder or community complaints within required timeframes.

• Support stakeholder engagement activities including community meetings, sponsorships and local initiatives.

• Assist the Plant Manager with engagement of regulators, local councils, neighbours and government authorities in line with Graymont values.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Certificate IV, Diploma or Degree in Work Health & Safety, Environmental Management or related discipline.

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a site-based HSE role within quarrying, mining, manufacturing, construction or heavy industry.

• Strong knowledge of NSW WHS legislation and environmental regulatory requirements.

• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits and incident investigations.

• Strong communication and influencing skills.

• Current Australian driver’s licence.

Desirable

• ICAM investigation training or equivalent.

• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems experience.

• Quarrying or limestone processing experience.

• Environmental monitoring and rehabilitation exposure.

Work Environment

• Fully site-based role at the Galong quarry and production facility.

• Exposure to quarry operations, mobile plant, heavy equipment and dusty environments.

• Regular interaction with operations, maintenance and contractors.

About Graymont

Graymont is a global leader in lime and limestone solutions, supplying essential materials to environmental, mining, construction, agriculture and manufacturing industries. With operations across North America and Asia-Pacific, Graymont is committed to safety, environmental stewardship and long-term sustainable growth.

Our Workplace

Graymont derives its competitive edge in large part from more than 1,750 employees who bring their individually diverse skills and energy to work every day at offices and plant sites across North America and Asia-Pacific. In return, we provide competitive wages and benefits, a safe and healthy work environment where you and your team can function day in and day out without injury, and opportunities to grow and develop your skills and experience to realise your full potential.