HSE Advisor

UGL Pty Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Pty Limited is seeking an experienced HSSE Advisor to drive safety outcomes across a network of fuel storage and distribution sites. Based in Brisbane with monthly travel, you will partner with operations teams to strengthen safety culture and ensure compliance across high-hazard environments.

You will lead inspections, audits, and safety communications, advise leaders on HSSE matters, and help develop and continuously improve HSSE systems while supporting a nationwide team.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety is mandatory.
• Diploma in Work Health & Safety is highly regarded.
• Experience as an HSSE/HSE/WHS Advisor.
• Experience in high-risk industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of contractor management and safety systems.
• Experience facilitating training and competency assessments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive a proactive safety culture across multiple sites.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety observations.
• Support contractor management activities and compliance.
• Review SWMS, risk assessments and permit processes.
• Deliver HSSE coaching, toolbox talks and safety communications.
• Coordinate training and verification activities.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Provide expert HSSE advice to leaders on legislative obligations.
• Assist with development and continuous improvement of HSSE systems.
• Monitor safety performance and identify risk reduction opportunities.

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety

Diploma in Work Health & Safety

Job description

| | | | | --- | --- | | HSE Advisor -269722 **HSSE Advisor | Brisbane Based | Travel Across Australia** **Help drive a stronger safety culture across critical fuel infrastructure** This is an opportunity for an experienced HSSE Advisor to take ownership of safety outcomes across a network of fuel storage and distribution sites throughout Australia. Based in Brisbane, you'll work closely with operational teams, contractors and leaders to strengthen safety culture, improve compliance, and support safe operations within a high-hazard environment. If you're someone who enjoys building relationships, influencing frontline teams and seeing the tangible impact of your work, we'd love to hear from you. **Why join us?** * Brisbane-based role with travel across the East Coast of Australia (monthly) * Visit operational sites from Cairns through to Tasmania * Exposure to high-hazard fuel and hydrocarbon operations * Opportunity to shape and improve site safety culture * Work with a supportive national HSSE team * Potential opportunities to support operations in Western Australia * 38-hour working week with a mix of site-based and office-based activities **About the role** As the HSSE Advisor, you will partner with operations teams across multiple fuel terminal and tank farm locations, supporting the delivery of HSSE initiatives and ensuring compliance with company and legislative requirements. The role is primarily based between our Bulwer Island and Pinkenba/Lytton region operations in Brisbane, with monthly overnight travel required across Australia to support terminal and tank site activities. You'll work with a small blue-collar workforce and a significant contractor population, helping to drive meaningful improvements in safety performance and operational risk management. **Key responsibilities** * Drive a proactive safety culture across multiple operating sites * Conduct site inspections, audits and safety observations * Support contractor management activities and compliance requirements * Review and verify SWMS, risk assessments and permit processes * Deliver HSSE coaching, toolbox talks and safety communications * Coordinate and conduct training, competency assessments and verification activities * Investigate incidents and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented * Provide expert advice to leaders on HSSE matters and legislative obligations * Assist with the development and continuous improvement of HSSE systems, procedures and initiatives * Monitor safety performance and identify opportunities for risk reduction across the business **About you** To be successful in this role, you will bring: * Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (mandatory) * Diploma in Work Health & Safety (highly regarded) * Previous experience in an HSSE, HSE or WHS Advisor role * Experience working within high-risk industrial environments * Strong knowledge of contractor management and safety systems * Experience facilitating training and conducting competency assessments * Confidence engaging with frontline employees, supervisors and contractors * Sound understanding of Australian WHS legislation and risk management principles * Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills * Ability to travel regularly, including monthly overnight trips across Australia **Ideal experience** Experience in one or more of the following environments will be highly regarded: * Fuel terminals and tank farms * Hydrocarbon processing or storage facilities * Oil & Gas * Petrochemical operations * Industrial manufacturing * Utilities, resources or critical infrastructure sectors **About the team** You'll join a nationally dispersed HSSE team supporting operations across Australia. The team is collaborative, hands-on and focused on continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with operational leaders while developing your exposure to complex, high-hazard environments and nationally significant infrastructure. **How to apply** If you're passionate about safety, enjoy working directly with operational teams, and want to play a key role in driving cultural change across a national asset network, we'd welcome your application. Discipline: Health Safety Security & Environment Advisor Primary Location: Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs Work Type: Full-time | | |