Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor

Coal Services Pty Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Onsite parking at some locations

Employee Value Proposition

Reward and Recognition program

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Coal Services Pty Limited is seeking a proactive HSE Advisor to support WHSE teams across multiple units. You will provide practical guidance to managers and staff, ensure compliance with WHS legislation, and assist with training materials and system updates.

The role covers audits, incident investigations, and safety projects while collaborating with the WHSE Manager. The position offers hybrid work arrangements and requires a valid NSW drivers licence, with opportunities to contribute to a

Qualifications

• HSE qualifications (tertiary preferred, Cert IV min).
• Experience as WHSE Advisor or similar role.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, and codes of practice.
• Experience conducting workplace audits and inspections.
• Able to engage with frontline employees and leadership.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice to managers and employees to ensure WHSE compliance.
• Support WHSE committees and help units manage risks and hazards.
• Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct workplace audits and inspections.
• Assist with safety training materials and WHSE course updates.
• Support the WHSE Manager with safety projects and reporting.
• Foster a proactive safety culture through team engagement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Cert IV or higher in HSE

NSW Drivers Licence

Tools

MS Office

Databases

PowerPoint

Job description

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor

WE CARE, WE WORK TOGETHER, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Fixed-term, full-time opportunity to cover parental leave

Role can be based in any of our Coal Services office locations including Sydney, Newcastle, Woonona and Argenton with Hybrid working available

High performing, collaborative and positive team environment

We’re seeking a proactive and collaborative Work Health and Safety Advisor to support our WHSE teams across multiple business units and help to deliver on our purpose, 'to protect'.

About the Role

As the HSE Advisor, you’ll provide practical advice, guidance, and support to managers and employees to ensure compliance with WHSE legislation and Coal Services’ Safety Management System.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Supporting WHSE committees and assisting business units to manage risks and hazards.
• Provide advice regarding WHS obligations and support ongoing legislative and regulatory compliance.
• Investigating incidents and recommending corrective actions.
• Conduct workplace audits and inspections to identify compliance requirements and improvement opportunities.
• Assisting with the development and review of safety training and WHSE course materials.
• Supporting the WHSE Manager with safety projects, reporting, and system updates.
• Support the development of a proactive safety culture through engagement with teams to identify hazards, assess risks and implement effective controls.

About you:

• Workplace HSE qualifications (Tertiary preferred, Cert IV min)
• Proven experience as WHSE Advisor or similar roles.
• Sound working knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, and relevant codes of practice
• Experience conducting workplace audits and inspections.
• A practical, service-focused approach to supporting internal stakeholders.
• Confidence engaging with frontline employees and operational leaders
• Strong analytical and reporting capability, with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• NSW Drivers Licence
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPP) and databases

What we offer:

Check out our Benefits page to learn more about our Employee Value Proposition!

• Friendly and supportive team culture
• 5 weeks annual leave, 18 days sick/carers leave & 3 days family/emergency leave
• Access to onsite gym and onsite parking (at some locations)
• Reward and Recognition program
• Retailer discounts through Smart Spending App

About us

Coal Services is a Specialised Health and Safety Scheme that provides an integrated suite of services to help identify, assess, monitor, and control many risks inherent in the NSW coal mining industry. Our preventative and responsive services in the areas of workplace health and safety, workers compensation, emergency response and training help to deliver on our purpose, 'to protect'. Our purpose, vision and values are aligned to focus on the safety and health of our industry and its workers

• Permanentroles are open only to Australian and New Zealand Permanent Residents or Citizens. Visa holders with unlimited right to work in Australia will be considered for Fixed Term Contracts.
• Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory background check (including criminal history and references) prior to commencement of employment.
• We take our responsibility to protect the industry that we work in very seriously. Our People, Customers and Community safety and wellbeing are priorities for us.

Please note applications may be shortlisted and progressed prior to the closing date.