Health Safety Environment Advisor

Roberts Co; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive parental leave

Flee@3 program

Employee Assistance Program

Two wellbeing days each year

Job summary

Roberts Co is an international construction company headquartered in Sydney, NSW, seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Advisor for a project-based role. You will partner with site teams and subcontractors to drive safety performance and regulatory compliance.

You will lead incidents, audits and investigations, contribute to risk management, and help produce clear HSE reports and dashboards. A strong track record in construction safety and Tier 1-2 exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a safety coordinator or advisor.
• Head contractor experience (Tier 1-2 preferred), on construction education and/or health projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder and subcontractor relationship skills.
• Clear, positive written and verbal communication.
• Tertiary qualifications in HSE, Construction Management or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident and injury investigations and share lessons learnt.
• Conduct HSE audits and inspections, reporting non-conformances and actions.
• Report on HSE compliance and recommend improvements.
• Support the Safety Manager by identifying trends and compliance issues.
• Assist with risk management, emergency planning and disaster recovery.

Skills

Safety coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Incident investigation

HSE knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HSE/Construction Management

Job description

Roberts Co is an international construction company headquartered in Sydney, NSW, with a global presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Forged from an Australian construction icon, Roberts Co embodies over 70 years of construction innovation, quality and delivery performance. Underpinned by the financial strength and global reach of our parent, Arada, we access and apply international best practise and global insights into everything we do.

We see opportunities to do things differently. We build a better way.

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Advisor for a project-based role where you’ll be a trusted safety partner to site teams and subcontractors.

As HSE Advisor, you will:

• Support delivery of corporate HSE initiatives and implement the HSE components of the Integrated Management System
• Lead incident and injury investigations and share lessons learnt
• Conduct HSE audits and inspections, reporting on non-conformances and following up on actions
• Report on HSE compliance and recommend practical improvements
• Support the Safety Manager by identifying trends and compliance issues
• Contribute to risk management, including emergency, business continuity and disaster recovery planning
• Stay across HSE and environmental legislation to ensure ongoing compliance
• Communicate HSE alerts and promptly notify relevant people of incidents
• Ensure HSE data is accurately recorded and escalated where required
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders and produce clear HSE reports and dashboards that drive positive safety outcomes

What will make you stand out?

• 5+ years’ experience as a safety coordinator or advisor
• Head contractor experience (Tier 1-2 preferred), ideally on construction education and/or health projects
• Exceptional stakeholder and subcontractor relationship skills, with the ability to offer and earn trust and respect
• Clear, positive written and verbal communication
• Tertiary qualifications in HSE, Construction Management or a related field

Why work with us?

• competitive paid parental leave
• our Flee@3 program
• Employee Assistance Program
• two Wellbeing Days each year

We offer the chance to be part of a growing company delivering high-profile, major projects with long-term career potential. At Roberts Co, we prioritise work-life balance giving you the flexibility to finish early one day a week.

Your wellbeing matters to us. We provide a culture that supports your personal and professional growth. We actively encourage further education and qualifications to help you advance your career.

We’re committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and our People team will work with you confidentially to ensure the right support.