Health Safety Environment Advisor

APD Global; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long term hire

Training fund access

Career growth opportunities

Global power & energy leader

Job summary

APD Global is seeking an experienced HSEQ Advisor to support our Osborne Park team in Perth. You will be hands-on, front-facing, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders while ensuring safety, health and environment compliance on telecommunications projects.

The role is based in Osborne Park with possible local site travel. A strong auditing background, WA WHS qualifications, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in a similar HSEQ role.
• Cert IV or Diploma WHS required.
• Possess WA manual drivers license.
• Auditing of construction projects experience a must.
• Lead Auditor qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Track and report monthly HSEQ KPIs for telecom projects.
• Coordinate onboarding and documentation for subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Lead follow-up on client and subcontractor action items.
• Maintain HSEQ records in APD data management systems.

Skills

HSEQ management

Auditing

ICAM methodology

Contractor onboarding

Regulatory compliance

Education

Cert IV Work Health Safety

Diploma Work Health Safety

Cert IV in Training and Assessment (desirable)

Tools

HSEQ software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join APD Global and help power the future of Australia.

We’re hiring a key role within our Telecommunications team at APD Global:

This role would suit a HSEQ Advisor with hands‑on, site based experience experience, who may be looking to return to a Perth based position.

About APD Global

At APD, we deliver engineering and design solutions to power utilities, electricity generation developers, and the mining and resources sectors across Australia and New Zealand. Our team of over 400 professionals operates from 15 offices throughout the APAC region.

Our services encompass extra high voltage transmission grids, power distribution networks, and consumer‑end electric supply facilities. We also offer customised, integrated solutions for protection system design, automation, control and communication, all tailored to our clients' needs.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced HSEQ Advisor to support our Osborne Park HSEQ team. This position would be front facing and hands on, with regular interaction with contractors and stakeholders. Although this role will primarily be based in Osborne Park on a full‑time basis, ad‑hoc site travel may be required to localised sites when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Track, analyze, and report global monthly HSEQ KPIs using APD and customer systems for telecommunications projects.
• Support the subcontractor onboarding process and documentation through APD management systems, ensuring compliance with telecommunications industry requirements.
• Coordinate, monitor, and track compliance with internal HSEQ policies and external regulatory requirements relevant to telecommunications operations.
• Drive follow‑up and closure of action items from clients and subcontractors.
• Assist in producing customer KPI reports as per telecommunications client requirements.
• Coordinate the sharing of best practices, lessons learned, and corrective actions across telecommunications projects.
• Enforce HSEQ policies, procedures, and project‑specific requirements within telecommunications work scopes.
• Update and maintain all relevant HSE records within APD data management systems.
• Support senior management with client pre‑qualification requirements for telecommunications projects.
• Oversee new starters’ training and induction requirements, including uniform and PPE issuance, plus ongoing training updates relevant to telecommunications operations.
• Attend pre‑job, planning, and other client meetings as required.
• Conduct HSE audits and inspections across telecommunications sites and activities.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience within a similar role
• Cert IV or Diploma Work Health Safety
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment desirable
• Possess a valid WA Manual Drivers License
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets, and HSEQ software systems
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Sound ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and complex problem solving
• Experience auditing construction projects as well as a possessing a formal Auditor qualification. Lead Auditor desirable
• Experience managing and investigating incidents utilising the ICAM methodology. Formal lead investigator training required
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders of the business

What We Offer

• We invest and nurture your talent, enabling you to succeed and achieve your full potential.
• Long term hire opportunity
• Training fund access
• Join a global power & energy leader
• Fantastic career growth pathways

APD Global is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage and support our employees to bring their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to the table to create exceptional outcomes.

Applicants must be willing to undertake a pre-employment medical and provide proof of valid working rights in Australia.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.