HSE Advisor

Downer; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training programs

Supportive team

Wellbeing initiatives

Nationally significant projects

Strong safety culture

Flexible workplace

Job summary

Downer seeks an experienced HSE Advisor to join our Energy and Utilities team, supporting Transmission and Substation projects across Australia and New Zealand. This field-based role provides frontline health, safety and environmental assurance to ensure controls are implemented and risks are managed.

Reporting to the HSE Manager Transmission and Substation, you will lead inspections, inductions, permit verifications and incident support while collaborating with subcontractors and project teams

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or higher required.
• Current Construction Industry White Card required.
• Experience supporting high-risk construction activities and permit to work systems.
• Strong understanding of Australian WHS legislation and risk management.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, audits and critical control verifications.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and ongoing effectiveness of Health and Safety Management Plans.
• Conduct workplace inspections, field observations and critical control verifications.
• Monitor project risk registers and ensure controls remain effective as site conditions evolve.
• Deliver project inductions, toolbox talks and workforce safety communications.
• Verify workforce competencies, licences and training requirements.
• Support subcontractor HSE governance, onboarding and performance management.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action management.
• Maintain accurate HSE records and audit-ready documentation.
• Support client audits and regulatory interactions.

Skills

Cert IV WHS

White Card

PTW systems

WHS legislation

Site inspections

HSE reporting

Subcontractor governance

Stakeholder engagement

Detail oriented

Stop-work authority

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

White Card

Tools

Incident management systems

HSE reporting platforms

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to join our Energy and Utilities business supporting Transmission and Substation projects across Australia and New Zealand.

HSE Advisor ANZ Transmission and Substation

The Opportunity

Reporting to the HSE Manager Transmission and Substation, this operational field based role is responsible for providing frontline health, safety and environmental assurance through site verification, compliance monitoring, risk management, incident support and workforce engagement activities. The role plays a critical part in ensuring that approved controls are implemented effectively, risks are managed proactively and projects maintain compliance with legislative, client and business requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of Health and Safety Management Plans
• Conducting workplace inspections, field observations and critical control verifications
• Monitoring project risk registers and ensuring controls remain effective as site conditions evolve
• Delivering project inductions, toolbox talks and workforce safety communications
• Verifying workforce competencies, licences and training requirements
• Supporting subcontractor HSE governance, onboarding and performance management
• Participating in incident investigations, corrective action management and organisational learning activities
• Assisting with injury management, return to work coordination and health monitoring programs
• Maintaining accurate HSE records, reporting and audit ready documentation
• Supporting client audits, regulatory interactions and assurance activities across projects

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this position, you will bring practical field based HSE experience within construction, infrastructure, energy, utilities or major project environments.

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or higher
• Current Construction Industry White Card
• Demonstrated experience supporting high risk construction activities and permit to work systems
• Strong understanding of Australian WHS legislation and risk management principles
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, audits and critical control verification activities
• Exposure to incident management systems and HSE reporting platforms
• Experience working closely with subcontractors, operational leaders and project teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on compliance, governance and quality documentation
• The confidence and capability to intervene, stop work and elevate critical safety risks when required

What We Offer

At Downer, we support our people with opportunities to build rewarding careers while contributing to projects that make a genuine impact.

You can expect:

• Competitive salary package
• Career development and progression opportunities within a growing business
• Access to professional training and ongoing development programs
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
• The opportunity to work on nationally significant transmission and substation projects
• A strong safety culture where people come first
• Flexible and inclusive workplace practices

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy and Utilities business delivers essential services across the power, gas, water, telecommunications and renewable energy sectors. Our teams design, build, maintain and operate critical infrastructure that supports communities across Australia and New Zealand.

With a strong focus on safety, sustainability and innovation, we are helping drive the energy transition and supporting the development of resilient infrastructure for the future.

At Downer, we are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed.

Downer is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, accessible and inclusive for all candidates.