HSE Advisor

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

Job summary

UGL is seeking an experienced HSSE Advisor to own safety outcomes across a network of fuel storage and distribution sites in Australia. The role is Brisbane-based with monthly overnight travel, supporting operations from Cairns to Tasmania and Western Australia when required.

You will partner with operations teams to strengthen safety culture, ensure compliance with legislation, and coach frontline staff across a blue-collar workforce and contractors in a high‑hazard environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety is mandatory.
• Diploma in Work Health & Safety is highly regarded.
• Previous HSSE/HSE/WH S Advisor experience required.
• Experience in high‑risk industrial environments desired.
• Strong knowledge of contractor management and safety systems.
• Willingness to travel across Australia on a monthly basis.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Influencing & stakeholder engagement

Safety coaching

Auditing & inspections

Risk assessment & management

Contractor management

Training facilitation

Incident investigation

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety

Diploma in Work Health & Safety

Job description

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.

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.