HSE Advisor

VAE Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company phone

Laptop

Annual performance reviews

Professional development

Job summary

VAE Group is seeking an HSE Advisor to support its Construction and Service sites across Queensland and Darwin. You will travel to branches and sites to identify risks, implement practical controls, and help leaders improve safety ownership.

You will work with managers and frontline staff to maintain compliance with Australian WHS requirements and IMS standards, while contributing to ongoing safety initiatives and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HSE role with site inspections and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and frameworks.
• Experience applying ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 through a management IMS.
• Ability to coach leaders and build credible working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project, site, service and branch managers to identify HSE risks and implement practical controls.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, SWMS and incident investigations; support corrective actions.
• Contribute to safety tools and systems; communicate safety through toolbox talks and training.
• Maintain HSE records using Salesforce, Breadcrumb and SharePoint; assist reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills

HSE experience

Safety audits

Incident investigations

Stakeholder relations

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS

ICAM certification

Job description

• Location27 Bellwood Street,darra, QLD, 4076,Australia
• Job CategoryWHS, Safety Advisory
• IndustryHVAC, Air Conditioning, Construction
• Employee TypePerm - Full Time

Contact information

• Contact Phone[phone]***
• Contact ************@vaegroup.com.au

Description

VAE Group is one of Australasia's largest commercial HVAC solutions companies with over 400 employees across 12 office locations in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

HSE Advisors: if you are looking for a role where you contribute to the continuity of building a strong safety culture in Construction and Service Maintenance, working with managers and font line staff, this VAE opportunity could be for you.

You will support VAE Group's Construction and Service sites across ourQueensland and Darwin branches. Travel to branch offices and sites is a key component of this role where you will be hands-on identifying risks, agreeing on practical controls, and supporting managers to improve local ownership of safety outcomes.

The good news:You could be a tradie who has HSE responsibilities, and you want your next role to be in a large, stable company offering autonomy and variety where your trade knowledge will be highly respected.

Your day to day looks like:

• Partner with project, site, service and branch managers to identify HSE risks, agree practical controls and strengthen their ownership of safety outcomes
• Conducting site inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, SWMS/safe work procedures, incident investigations and supporting corrective actions
• Contributing to building the safety tools and systems and to the communication of safety through toolbox talks, safety training and VAE's WHS Committee
• Maintain accurate HSE records and actions using business systems, including Salesforce, Breadcrumb and SharePoint, and contribute to reporting and continuous improvement

The VAE Experience

• Company phone and laptop
• Annual performance and pay reviews
• Employee recognition through our 'Bleed Orange' Awards
• Professional Development opportunities
• VAE-exclusive employee discounts, supporting you with your groceries, birthday and Christmas presents, and shopping, including Travel, Electronics, Retail, Dining and more; discounted health insurance and financial wellbeing programs
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for you and your immediate family

About You

You are looking for a team that respects your experience and a company that provides you with the right tools to succeed and thrive in your role. You want to contribute to continuous improvement and projects, and you want to work with a manager that welcomes your capability to work autonomously.

You will bring:

• Experience in an HSE role where you were required to independently conduct and develop site inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, SWMS, and lead investigations (ICAM Training highly advantageous!)
• Exceptional knowledge of Australian WHS legislation
• Experience applying HSE requirements and ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 frameworks through VAE's IMS
• A manager-led mindset where you coach and support leaders to take responsibility for safety decisions and outcomes
• The ability to build credible, approachable relationships with managers, workers and other internal and external stakeholders
• The confidence to challenge practices and promote continuous improvement
• The right to live and work in Australia

Highly Advantageous

• A trade background in HVAC, Mechanical Plumbing, Electrical and Sheet Metal Work
• Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS
• ICAM certification
• Previous employment in construction, mining, service and maintenance, manufacturing, mechanical or automotive industries

About VAE Group

VAE Group is one of Australasia's largest commercial HVAC solutions companies with over 400 employees across 12 office locations in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

Our growth and success is built on providingSmarter HVAC Solutionswith a promise of 'Built in Certainty' every time. With a reputation for delivering top-notch solutions, we thrive on teamwork, growth, and a little fun along the way.

We pride ourselves in trust, integrity and innovative expert staff which together deliver outstanding results and live our brand’s values ofEnergy - Synergy - Success.

Diversity and Inclusion

At VAE we commit to building and fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity.

We provide equal opportunities for great people from variety of backgrounds & cultures as we believe our diverse and engaging workforce drives innovation. We’re searching for like-minded people that complement our core principles and company culture.

If you’re a tradie who developed HSE responsibilities, or a seasoned HSE professional wanting a new role, this is a great opportunity to explore.