Health, Safety & Environment Advisor

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

Job summary

The Safe Step is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to own the development and continuous improvement of health, safety and environmental systems across the business. This hands-on role requires strong relationships with frontline teams and leaders to translate legislation into practical safety outcomes.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will conduct risk assessments, audits and incident investigations, coordinate safety training and toolbox talks, establish a monthly safety committee and

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and maintaining HSE management systems (ISO 45001).
• Translate legislation into practical safety outcomes in a hands-on environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to drive improvements from safety data.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain ADF security clearance.

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

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Audits

Training coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Cert IV WHS

OH&S degree

Tools

ISO 45001

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