HSE Superintendent – Vessel Services – Australia
Location: Perth Office
Role Purpose
The role of the HSE Superintendent – Vessel Services – Australia is to:
• Provide operational HSE support to the HSE Lead across the Australian vessel fleet.
• Ensure operational HSE risks are effectively identified, managed and compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements is achieved.
• Drive a high-performing safety culture, embedding strong HSE behaviours, and ensuring that HSE is deeply integrated into operational decision-making.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: HSEQ Lead / DPA/ CSO
Manager one removed: Marine/HSEQ General Manager
Direct reports: N/A
Key Technical Relationships
• Vessel Managers
• Vessel Services Commercial and Chartering Managers
• Crewing Team
• HSEQ Department
External Relationships
• Regulatory Bodies
• Contractors
• Classification societies
• HSE and Risk Consultants
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- HSE Management & Operational Safety
• Provide support on all HSE matters for Australian vessel operations and support to operational and fleet HSE matters.
• Align vessel HSE activities with company-wide HSEQ strategy, including sustainability and risk management priorities.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HSE systems and processes across the Australian vessel fleet.
• Conduct regular site/vessel inspections and audits to monitor HSE compliance and performance.
• Assist in coordinating and delivering HSE training and awareness campaigns to vessel personnel.
• Work closely with Vessel Managers and Chartering team as required.
• Ensure vessel operations comply with applicable standards and Vessel Safety Cases (where applicable).
• Represent the Vessel Operations division in client HSE engagements, audits and reviews.
• Assist in the development of charter specific HSE, Quality, and Emergency Response Plans.
- Client Interface & Management
• Undertake applicable due diligence activities to ensure contractor services and equipment comply with both Company and industry HSE standards.
• Ensure bridging documents and interface risk registers are current and effective.
- Risk Management, Incident Management & Emergency Preparedness
• Support Vessel Managers, and crews with the implementation of safe systems of work, hazard identification, and risk controls.
• Support incident investigations using ICAM or equivalent methodology.
• Ensure incidents are entered into Unisea within the required timeframes and maintain a quality oversight of all incident information, corrective and preventative actions and evidence uploaded to support closeout.
• Where applicable, coordinate emergency drills offshore and ensure alignment with Emergency Response Plans.
• Support emergency response preparedness and business continuity planning for vessel operations.
• Maintain a readiness state for medical and evacuation scenarios.
- Governance & Compliance, Performance Monitoring & Reporting
• Ensure vessel operations comply with applicable maritime safety regulations (e.g., ISM Code, Marine Orders, MLC), company standards, and client requirements.
• Manage HSE-related documentation and contribute to the continual improvement of the UniSea.
• Monitor and report HSE performance metrics, including leading and lagging indicators, and contribute to internal and external reporting obligations.
• Provide oversight of all Australian vessel HSE data and information within Unisea.
• Ensure timely and accurate internal and external reporting in line with company, client and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to monthly HSE reports, dashboards, and lessons learned registers.
- Culture & Leadership
• Lead toolbox talks, safety stand-downs and workforce engagement sessions to foster open communication and shared accountability.
• Promote Target 365 and company safety initiatives across Australian vessel operations.
Essential Qualifications
• Former or current maritime qualification (e.g., Chief Mate or Second Mater <3000GT).
Desirable Qualifications
• Knowledge of international standards and codes, including ISM Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC and ISPS.
Key Competencies
• Experience conducting or participating in internal/external audits (e.g., ISM, ISO, Flag State Inspections, Port State Control).
• Ability to assist in investigations and ensure effective corrective and preventative action.
• Skilled in root cause analysis (e.g., ICAM, 5Why, or equivalent).
Other Attributes
• Strong personal commitment to safety as a core value.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable safety performance outcomes.
• Ability to travel offshore.
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