Advisor - HSEQT

Macmahon; Central Highlands Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Novated leases

Comprehensive wellbeing program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Macmahon, a leading mining and civil contractor, is seeking an experienced HSEQ Advisor for site-based work in surface mining. You’ll partner with project leaders to uphold safety, compliance, and client standards, drive continuous improvement, and support operational objectives while promoting a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities include implementing the HSEQ Management Plan, coaching leaders on systems, conducting site inspections, incident investigations, and preparing monthly safety

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar HSEQ role within surface mining.
• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Experience implementing and maintaining HSEQ systems.
• Incident investigation training (e.g. ICAM).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation and compliance with the HSEQ Management Plan.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and teams on HSEQ systems and practices.
• Liaise with clients on WHS performance, including lead and lag indicators.
• Support and participate in incident and accident investigations.
• Facilitate risk assessments to identify, control, and reduce operational risks.
• Maintain and improve corrective action and hazard reporting processes.
• Conduct site inspections and audits aligned with safety plans.
• Complete monthly safety reports and daily system updates.
• Support injury management and return-to-work processes.
• Promote wellbeing by monitoring mental health and connecting team members with support services.

Skills

HSEQ management

Incident investigation

Leadership

WHS standards

Education

Occupational Health & Safety degree

Job description

At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re not just getting a job – you’re joining a quality team that’s built together and built to last.

Surface Mining Australia, Macmahon's largest operating company, delivers high-quality open-cut mining solutions across Australia, driven by operational excellence, strong safety performance, and deep industry expertise. Our people are the backbone of our capability, enabling us to partner closely with clients to sustainably deliver value every day.

Our HSEQT Advisor play a key role in our operations. You’ll work closely with the project leaders to uphold Macmahon’s safety, compliance, and client standards ensuring our sites operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with regulatory and contractual requirements.

About the Role

With a commencement date of November 2026 and reporting to the Superintendent Maintenance, this site-based role is suited to an experienced surface mining professional who is passionate about safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. You will partner with leaders and work crews to foster a strong safety culture, drive compliance outcomes, and support the achievement of operational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation and compliance with the HSEQ Management Plan
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and teams on HSEQ systems and practices
• Liaise with clients on WHS performance, including lead and lag indicators
• Support and participate in incident and accident investigations
• Facilitate risk assessments to identify, control, and reduce operational risks
• Maintain and improve corrective action and hazard reporting processes
• Conduct site inspections and audits aligned with safety plans
• Complete monthly safety reports and daily system updates
• Support injury management and return-to-work processes
• Promote wellbeing by monitoring mental health and connecting team members with support services What You’ll Bring
• Proven experience in a similar HSEQ role within surface mining
• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety
• Experience implementing and maintaining HSEQ systems
• Incident investigation training (e.g. ICAM)
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Senior First Aid & Mental Health First Aid certification
• Senior & Mental Health First Aid Certificate
• Commitment to safety, respect and doing things the right way
• Roster: DIDO 7:7
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
  • Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
  • Novated leases
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program

Why Macmahon?

• Be part of a team that looks out for each other. Work with skilled, down-to-earth people
• Learn on the job and broaden your skills across stable opportunities on quality projects