Defence HSE Advisor – Safety Risk & Environment Lead

Babcock Australia & New Zealand; Cockburn; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite and remote work options

Laptop and home working kit

Compressed work week

LinkedIn Learning self-led modules

Study leave

Job summary

Babcock Australia & New Zealand is seeking an experienced HSE professional to support a high-profile Defence program in Western Australia. The role combines development, implementation and assurance of HSE plans, with emphasis on safety risk management in construction and management of subcontractors.

You will align with legislative requirements and environmental permitting, contribute to the Henderson HSEMP, and engage with multiple stakeholders to drive safety and environmental performance

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in HSE or related discipline.
• Strong experience in safety risk management within construction.
• Environmental management expertise including permitting and compliance.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation.
• Experience with subcontractors and multiple stakeholders.
• Auditing, compliance monitoring and reporting experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2016.
• Australian Citizenship and eligibility for Defence security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance the HSE function on Defence program.
• Assist in development, implementation and assurance of the Henderson HSEMP.
• Provide expert advice on safety risk management in construction and environmental permitting.
• Engage with subcontractors and multiple stakeholders to mitigate program risk.
• Audit, monitor and report on HSE performance.
• Ensure alignment with legislative requirements and company standards.

Skills

Safety risk management

Environmental management

Auditing & reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Influencing skills

ISO 45001/ISO 14001 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HSE or related discipline

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Job description

Babcock Australia & New Zealand is seeking an experienced HSE professional to support a high-profile Defence program in Western Australia. The role combines development, implementation and assurance of HSE plans, with emphasis on safety risk management in construction and management of subcontractors.

You will align with legislative requirements and environmental permitting, contribute to the Henderson HSEMP, and engage with multiple stakeholders to drive safety and environmental performance