HSE Assistant

Job No: 311134
Location: O'Connor (Fremantle)

Built on safety. Driven by people

  • Build your HSE career from the ground up with a civil team that backs you on site, not just at a desk
  • $70K - $80K + Super | Hands-on training across real civil projects
  • Join a relaxed, supportive team where people stay long-term

About Densford Civil

Densford Civil is a well-established civil construction contractor delivering projects across the Perth metro area. With a workforce of around 100 employees and a strong pipeline of work across the north, south, and east, the company has built a reputation for practical delivery and a genuine commitment to safety.

What sets Densford apart is its culture. This is a business where people stay. Many team members have been with the company for over a decade. The environment is relaxed, down-to-earth, and free from overly corporate structures, while still maintaining high standards and accountability.

About the Opportunity

Densford Civil is looking for a full-time HSE Assistant based in O’Connor, WA.

Reporting to the HSEQ Coordinator and HSE Manager, this role is predominantly site-based and will support the HSE team with inspections, audits, reporting, and general safety coordination across multiple civil projects.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Conducting regular site inspections across projects throughout Perth
  • Assisting with audits and supporting site compliance with HSE requirements
  • Supporting event reporting and tracking corrective actions
  • Assisting with PPE ordering, issuing, and tracking
  • Coordinating training bookings, records, onboarding, and induction
  • Maintaining HSE documentation, registers, reporting data, and statistics
  • Supporting toolbox talks, safety alerts, and HSE communications
  • Working with site teams to help resolve safety actions in a practical, collaborative way

About You

To be considered, you will need a White Card and a valid Western Australian driver’s licence. Some exposure to construction, civil, mining, or another site-based environment will be highly regarded.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

  • Cert IV in WHS, or working towards it
  • First Aid certificate
  • Internal auditing or management systems exposure
  • Confidence using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Strong organisational and time management skills

As our ideal candidate, you will be easygoing, reliable, and team-oriented, with the confidence to build rapport with a wide range of personalities on site. You will take direction well, follow through on tasks, and bring a practical, hands-on mindset to your work.

This is a genuine entry-level HSE opportunity ideal if you're looking to start in safety learn on site and support experienced professionals while building a long-term career. Ideal candidates will bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive mindset, along with the confidence to communicate with site teams and build positive working relationships. A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to learn will set you up for success as you work collaboratively to help resolve safety actions on site. You'll be reliable, take direction well and enjoy operating as part of a wider team. 

About the Benefits

You'll be rewarded with a Base Salary of $70,000 – $80,000 + super, commensurate with experience, along with:

  • Extensive on-the-job training and development
  • Clear pathway toward HSE Officer progression
  • Exposure to multiple civil projects across Perth
  • Supportive, long-tenured team environment
  • Stable, full-time role within a growing business
  • Opportunity to learn from an experienced HSE team

If you are ready to build your HSE career from the ground up with a practical, supportive civil construction team, Apply Today.

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About Densford Civil

Established in 1991, Densford Civil has grown to become an industry leader in civil construction, with a reputation for excellence and fantastic customer service. Managing projects from the Pilbara to the Great Southern Region, they work on everything from bridges to airports, marinas and mining infrastructure.

Family owned and operated, they understand the importance of prioritising their team members and enjoy minimal staff turnover, which enables them to provide a level of service that is more personalised and consistent than their larger competitors.