HSE Advisor

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international renewable energy developer seeks an experienced HSE Advisor to oversee health, safety, and environmental performance on a major onshore wind farm project in Queensland. The successful candidate will ensure that all construction and operational activities meet safety and environmental standards while fostering a proactive safety culture. Candidates should have a Diploma in Work Health and Safety, 5-8 years' experience in HSE management, and a strong understanding of Australian OHS legislation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years' experience in HSE management within renewable energy or construction.
• Strong understanding of Australian OHS and environmental legislation.
• Current White Card and valid driver's licence.
• Strong understanding of Australian OHS and environmental legislation and standards.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and build positive safety cultures on complex projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Current White Card and valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HSE activities to ensure compliance with legislation and standards.
• Develop and implement HSE management systems tailored to the project.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Provide HSE leadership, guidance, and training to all personnel and contractors on site.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Liaise with project management, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on safety and environmental objectives.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Training

Education

Diploma or Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

We are supporting a leading international renewable energy developer in the search for an experienced HSE Advisor to oversee health, safety, and environmental performance on a major onshore wind farm project in Queensland.

This is a key site-based role responsible for ensuring all construction and operational activities meet the highest safety and environmental standards. The HSE Advisor will play a critical part in driving a proactive safety culture, implementing robust systems, and ensuring compliance with both company policies and Australian regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all HSE activities across the project site to ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and project requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE management systems, procedures, and plans tailored to the project scope.
• Conduct and oversee site audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Provide HSE leadership, guidance, and training to all personnel and contractors on site.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Liaise with project management, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on safety and environmental objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5-8 years' experience in HSE management within renewable energy, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing HSE programs on large-scale wind farm or renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of Australian OHS and environmental legislation and standards.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and build positive safety cultures on complex projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Current White Card and valid driver's licence.