HSE Advisor

Austal; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Austal, based in Henderson, seeks an HSE Advisor to deliver health, safety and environmental support to the LCH Project Team, ensuring ISO standards are embedded in project activities. You will work closely with leaders, operations and external stakeholders to drive a culture of safety excellence and to support reporting, investigations and management system requirements.

The role offers a proactive environment for an HSE professional who focuses on stakeholder engagement, positive safety

Qualifications

• Diploma or Cert IV in Work Health & Safety required.
• White Card (Construction Induction) required.
• Experience in an HSE advisory role within construction, manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver timely outcomes.
• Eligibility for Defence Security Clearance.
• Internal Auditor qualification or experience.
• ICAM Investigation training or experience.
• First Aid and/or Emergency Response qualifications.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction, defence or industrial projects.
• Experience mentoring or guiding HSE teams.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of HSE management system and project-specific HSE requirements.
• Maintain HSE management plans, risk assessments and project documentation.
• Facilitate hazard, incident reporting and investigation activities.
• Partner with project leaders, workforce and contractors to improve safety performance.
• Prepare and deliver accurate HSE reporting and compliance information.
• Support ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 assurance and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal

Stakeholder engagement

Influencing skills

Prioritisation

Education

Diploma/Cert IV WHS

White Card

Internal Auditor qualification/experience

ICAM investigation training/experience

First Aid / Emergency Response qualification

Defence Security Clearance eligibility

Job description

Based in Henderson, the HSE Advisor will be responsible for providing health, safety and environmental support to the LCH (Landing Craft Heavy) Project Team, ensuring HSE requirements are effectively implemented, monitored and continuously improved across project activities. Working closely with leaders, operational teams and external stakeholders, you'll help drive a culture of safety excellence while supporting compliance, reporting, investigations and management system requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HSE professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, influencing positive safety behaviours and contributing to the successful delivery of a complex maritime project

About Austal

Austal isAustralia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We're driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What's Involved

• Support delivery of HSE management system and project-specific HSE requirements.
• Maintain HSE management plans, risk assessments and project documentation.
• Facilitate hazard, incident reporting and investigation activities.
• Partner with project leaders, workforce and contractors to improve safety performance.
• Prepare and deliver accurate HSE reporting and compliance information.
• Support ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 assurance and continuous improvement activities.

About You

• Diploma or Cert IV in Work Health & Safety.
• White Card (Construction Induction).
• Demonstrated experience in an HSE Advisory role within construction, manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate, timely outcomes.
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance.
• Internal Auditor qualification or experience.
• ICAM Investigation training or experience.
• First Aid and/or Emergency Response qualifications.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction, defence or industrial projects.
• Experience mentoring or providing guidance within HSE teams.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Professional development and training opportunities

• A supportive and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

Salary

Optional 9 day fortnight | Career growth