HSE Operations Supervisor

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Job Description

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

 

Who We Are

 

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

 

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

 

Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.

 

Job Summary

Join the ConocoPhillips Australia HSE Team as HSE Operations Supervisor.

 

Position Overview

ConocoPhillips’ Australian headquarters are located in Brisbane. Our focus is supplying Australian customers with natural gas and international customers with liquefied natural gas. We do this through our 47.5 percent interest in the Australia Pacific LNG joint venture, one of the largest producers of natural gas in eastern Australia. ConocoPhillips Australia also operates the Australia Pacific LNG liquefied natural gas facility near Gladstone. We are also an exploration company, with ongoing exploration occurring in the Bowen and Surat Basin in Central Queensland and new exploration in the Otway Basin along the southern coast of Australia to identify natural gas reserves for supply to Australian customers.

 

About the Role

 

As HSE Operations Supervisor, you’ll be a key member of the ABU HSE Leadership team, partnering with frontline and functional leaders to implement OMS procedures at the APLNG Facility on Curtis Island. You’ll lead the site HSE team across operations, projects, and shutdowns, overseeing health, safety, environment, industrial hygiene, and onsite medical services. This role drives hazard identification, risk control, incident reporting, and continuous improvement to strengthen safety culture and deliver innovative, effective solutions.

 

 

 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Lead and prioritise the site HSE team’s work to ensure compliance with OMS procedures and business needs.

  • Drive HSE performance and risk management across operations, maintenance, and projects.

  • Foster a strong safety culture and workforce awareness of hazards and controls.

  • Oversee environmental compliance, industrial hygiene programs, and shutdown safety plans.

  • Manage occupational health programs, including medical surveillance, D&A testing, and injury case management.

  • Support daily operations, facilitate risk assessments, and lead incident reporting and investigations.

  • Advise leadership on HSE issues, report performance trends, and represent ABU during agency visits and industry forums.

  • Manage contracts for waste management and health services, and oversee HSE Operation’s team budgeting.

 

You will bring to the role:

  • Cultural alignment with ConocoPhillips’ SPIRIT Values

  • Degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent.

  • 10+ years HSE experience in oil & gas or related industries, including 5+ years leadership experience influencing teams.

  • Strong working knowledge of QLD WH&S and environmental legislation.

  • Proven ability in compliance management, stakeholder engagement, and incident investigation.

  • Site-based HSE management experience in a Safety Case environment, including implementation of HSE/OMS procedures and programs.

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Willingness to travel up to 10% annually.

 

Preferred:

  • Certified Safety Professional.

  • Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH) or Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

  • Experience in Safety Case settings for procedural development and auditing.

 

 
 

What We Offer

 

An inclusive environment of belonging where we respect one another and where our success reflects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas and perspectives of our employees.

  • A unique culture of SPIRIT – Safety, People, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation, Teamwork

  • A learning organisation that encourages, supports, and celebrates innovative ideas

  • Continuous technical and professional development training

  • Competitive remuneration, superannuation, benefits and performance-based incentives

  • Private health insurance, generous Employee Share Plan, annual health and wellness subsidy

  • Above industry paid parental leave

 

 

Support for all applicants

 

ConocoPhillips Australia encourages and welcomes applications from all members of the community. If we can make adjustments in our recruitment process to ensure we can get to know you in the best way possible, feel free to let us know so we can accommodate you. 

 

Apply Now

Submit your application before the closing date.

 

Domestic relocation will be considered for this role.

 

Come and realise your full potential at ConocoPhillips! We look forward to receiving your application!

 

Apply By: 

Dec 11, 2025

 

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the country where this job is located is NOT available for this position.

 

EEO:

ConocoPhillips is an equal opportunity employer.