HSE Advisor

Heidelberg Materials; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Material Benefits

Salary Sacrifice

Learning & Development

Paid parental/grandparent leave

Discounted concrete & quarry products

Novated leasing

Health & well-being

Car hire discounts

JB HiFi electronics discount

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking a proactive HSEQ Advisor to support multiple sites including concrete plants and quarries. The role requires willingness to travel across the region and work across various shifts from Doncaster-based operations.

Key duties include risk assessment, incident investigation, training delivery, and data-driven compliance improvements, with emphasis on practical site leadership and continuous safety culture enhancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' WHS/Environment co-ordination in a high-risk industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and coaching to site/operational managers on risk identification and control.
• Engage with front line personnel via audits and on-site leadership.
• Assist with HSEQ training delivery per national plan.
• Maintain records for training, competency and qualifications.
• Lead investigations of HSE incidents.
• Support site meetings with HSEQ material from site leaders.
• Assist and coordinate Injury Management with WorkCover Queensland.
• Analyze data to recommend improvements for non-compliance.
• Create events in HSEQ system to track gaps and closeouts.

Skills

WHS coordination

Stakeholder influence

MS Office

SAP experience desirable

Education

Certificate IV in OHS/WHS

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

Lead Auditor qualification

ICAM Lead Investigator qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a HSEQ Advisor to join our team on a full-time basis. Based out of Doncaster and reporting to the Regional HSEQ Manager, this role will provide support in the day-to-day management of HSEQ related activities across several operations within our business, including our Concrete plants, Quarries, Workshops, Laboratories, and on customer sites where required.

This role will suit a hands-on, team orientated, practical thinking and self-motivated individual that would like to further their HSEQ career in the Construction Materials Industry. The successful applicant will be open to work across various times and be able to travel between sites in all parts of the region during the working week.

Key Activities:

Provide advice and coaching to site/operational managers in the identification, assessment and control of risks in line with the contents of the Integrated Risk Management Systems (IRMS),

Engage with front line personnel both formally (via audits) and informally (interact and show leadership while on site) Identify and report on levels of conformance to internal systems and support stakeholders on the continuous improvement journey,

Assist with the delivery of training related to site HSEQ activities in line with the National training plan,

Assist with record keeping of employee & contractor training, competency assessments, skills & qualifications,

Lead the investigation of HSE incidents

Assist and support Site Leaders in the delivery of HSEQ related material at site meetings,

Support front line leaders with Injury Management needs and work with WorkCover Qld to rehabilitate injured personnel,

Analyze information and data to provide recommendations around areas of non-compliance to internal and external requirements,

Raise events within the HSEQ database to ensure information captured is accurate, actions applied to close gaps are appropriate, and close outs occur in a timely manner

About you:

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills that align with the company Values of Care, Collaboration, and Ownership,

A minimum of 2 years' dedicated experience in WHS/Environment co-ordination or similar role in a high-risk industry with experience in the quarry industry being highly valued.

The capability to influence varying levels of internal and external stakeholders and deliver transformational change within a complex business environment,

Certificate 4 or above in OHS / WHS

Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment (preferred)

Lead Auditor experience and Qualification (preferred)

ICAM Lead Investigator experience and qualification (preferred)

Be reliable with the ability to work independently and autonomously,

Have a positive attitude, willingness to learn and desire to work with others in a team environment to achieve personal and team goals that are aligned to National objectives,

Be a confident user of the Microsoft Office suite of programs and database systems with SAP experience being extremely desirable,

At Heidelberg Materials, we understand that your well-being and professional growth are essential. We offer a unique in-house benefits program where you can unlock endless savings for you and your family through our Material Benefits employee program. Take the pressure of home life with incredible discounts that truly make a difference.

You also receive access to the following:

Salary Sacrifice: Take control of your finances by saving on, technology, and work-related items through our salary sacrifice program.

Learning and Development: Fuel your career ambitions with our extensive learning and development opportunities, enabling you to unlock your full potential.

Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave: We support your family life with generous paid leave options, helping you cherish those precious moments with loved ones.

Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products: Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.

Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with TFM, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.

Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance, access to retail outlets, and affordable gym memberships.

Car Hire Discounts: Enjoy savings on car rentals through our exclusive car hire discounts.

Electronics: Enjoy a 10% discount on a variety of products from JB HiFi.

Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we employ people from all walks of life. We're all individuals and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQI+ community, as long as you have full Australian work rights and can turn up every day "fit for work", that's enough for us.