Health, Safety & Environment Advisor

The Safe Step; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Safe Step is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to own the development, implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety and environmental systems across the business. This hands-on role focuses on building relationships with frontline teams, influencing leadership and translating regulatory requirements into practical safety outcomes.

You will bring Cert IV in WHS or tertiary OH&S qualifications, experience with HSE management systems (ISO 45001), strong analytical skills and the

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and maintaining HSE management systems.
• ISO 45001 alignment preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate safety data into improvements.
• Ability to engage frontline teams and influence leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace risk assessments, safety audits and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Coordinate safety training, inductions, toolbox talks and employee education programs.
• Establish and facilitate a monthly safety committee with representation from management and workshop employees.
• Monitor and report on leading and lagging safety performance indicators to identify trends and areas requiring attention.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulatory bodies and customers on HSE compliance matters.
• Maintain emergency response plans, coordinate drills and oversee chemical approval processes.

Skills

HSE management systems

ISO 45001

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Cert IV in WHS

Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline

Job description

ABOUT THEM

Our client is an established engineering organisation operating within a highly technical, industrial environment. With a strong focus on quality, safety and operational excellence, the business is committed to delivering high standards for its customers while continuing to invest in its people, systems and processes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the HSE Advisor will take ownership of the development, implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety and environmental systems across the business.

This is a hands-on, operationally focused role requiring someone who can build strong relationships with frontline teams, influence leadership and translate legislative requirements into practical safety outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Conduct workplace risk assessments, safety audits and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.


• Coordinate safety training, inductions, toolbox talks and employee education programs.


• Establish and facilitate a monthly safety committee with representation from management and workshop employees.


• Monitor and report on leading and lagging safety performance indicators to identify trends and areas requiring attention.


• Liaise with external auditors, regulatory bodies and customers on HSE compliance matters.


• Maintain emergency response plans, coordinate drills and oversee chemical approval processes.

ABOUT YOU

You will be an experienced HSE professional who enjoys being close to operations and has the confidence to engage with employees at all levels. You bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to safety and understand the importance of building trust and influencing positive behavioural change.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Cert IV in WHS or Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.


• Experience implementing and maintaining HSE management systems, ideally aligned with ISO 45001.


• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate safety data into meaningful improvements.


• Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain ADF security clearance