HSE Advisor

Hitachi Rail; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global company

Work-life balance

Training & development

Salary continuance insurance

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Brisbane is seeking an enthusiastic HSE Advisor to support Health, Safety and Environmental activities on our Brisbane project. The role blends administrative and strategic tasks in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on fostering a positive safety culture.

You will lead risk management, audits, incident investigations and HSE system improvements, working with a global team to drive governance and continuous improvement on a high-profile rail project in Brisbane.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a high-risk industry, engineering / railway / construction is essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of QR SEMS.
• Diploma of Work Health and Safety required.
• Cert IV Training and Assessment desirable.
• Ability to build HSE capability and safety leadership across teams.
• Ability to influence safe behaviours and performance through engagement.
• Experience with ISO45001 and ISO14001.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Investigator Qualification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and coaching on safety leadership, risk management, HSE systems, incident investigations, inspections and training.
• Audit project operations, the HSE Management System and its implementation for compliance and improvement.
• Assist with implementing control measures to address HSE risk and monitor effectiveness.
• Coordinate communication and consultation of HSE information across all project sites.

Skills

Safety leadership

Risk management

HSE systems

Incident investigation

Auditing

Stakeholder engagement

ISO45001/ISO14001 knowledge

Microsoft Office

Investigator qualification

Education

Diploma of Work Health and Safety

Certificate IV Training and Assessment desirable

Job description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated HSE Advisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Brisbane, Australia. The role provides Health, Safety and Environmental support for our Brisbane project. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a high-profile rail infrastructure project as part of a global team. The primary purpose is to contribute to the HSE team’s goals to influence positive attitudes and behaviours that foster a positive safety culture, ensure continuous improvement and good corporate governance.

Key accountabilities

• Providing technical advice and coaching including safety leadership, risk management, HSE systems, incident investigation, inspection and monitoring, training.
• Conduct audits of project operations, the HSE Management System and its implementation for compliance and continuous improvement.
• Assist with the implementation of control measures to address HSE risk and ensure monitoring and reviews for effectiveness is undertaken.
• Facilitate the communication and consultation of necessary HSE information/ lessons learned, across all sites in the project.

Required skills and knowledge

• 5+ years’ experience in a high-risk industry, engineering / railway / construction environment is essential.
• Demonstrated evidence and knowledge of QR SEMS.
• Minimum Diploma of Work Health and Safety.
• Cert IV Training and Assessment desirable.
• Ability to build HSE capability and safety leadership of managers, employees, and contractors.
• Ability to influence and drive safe behaviours and performance through building effective relationships and engagement.
• Demonstratable knowledge and experience of ISO45001 and ISO14001.
• Highly proficient computer skills and experience in using Microsoft Office suite and other computer programs
• Investigator Qualification.

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive.

What we offer

• Be part of a Global Company that offers a great work life balance.
• Many opportunities to progress your career with training and development available.
• Salary Continuance Insurance

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.

It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.