HSE Advisor

Kinetic; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic seeks an HSE Advisor to support the KSR team in Mackay with regular travel to Bowen Basin and other locations. The role reports to the Manager HSE CQ, SA & NT and focuses on implementing and maintaining HSE programs and initiatives.

Collaborate with the HSEQ team to promote a safe work environment and contribute to achieving HSEQ goals. Priorities include audits, risk management, and supporting continuous improvement across high‑risk areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline.
• Experience with quality management systems (AS/NZS4801, ISO14001, ISO9001) and audits.
• Proven ability to lead risk assessments, inspections and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, hands-on safety support including incident investigations and risk management.
• Identify, eliminate and mitigate workplace hazards and risks across sites and projects.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits and hazard assessments.
• Collate HSE trends and report to enable continuous improvement.
• Coordinate local Safety Committee and monitor HSE performance across the business unit.
• Support HSE obligations under the Kinetic Way and ISO accreditation.

Skills

Audits & inspections

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

HSE advisory

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This role is vital to the coordination and implementation of: Work Health and Safety activities to reduce the risk of incidents, injury or illness to our people, contractors, our customers, and the community; and the support for the Company’s Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) system, the Kinetic Way.

The opportunity

Kinetic are currently seeking an HSE Advisor to support our Kinetic Specialised Resources (KSR) team. This role is based in Mackay with regular travel to the Bowen Basin and other KSR locations periodically.

Reporting to our Manager HSE (CQ, SA & NT), this role will provide essential support in implementing and maintaining Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) programs and initiatives.

Working collaboratively with the Kinetic Health Safety Environment and Quality (HSEQ) team and operational staff, the Advisor will assist in promoting a safe and healthy work environment while contributing to the achievement of Kinetic's HSEQ goals and objectives.

What you'll be doing

• Provide practical, hands-on support and advice on safety matters, including incident investigations and risk management.
• Support the identification, elimination, and mitigation of workplace hazards and risks.
• Conduct regular inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments across work locations, projects, and teams.
• Collate and report on HSE trends and outcomes, providing recommendations to the Manager – HSE for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate the local Safety Committee, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting on HSE performance across the business unit.
• Coordinate the HSE incident reporting and investigation framework, providing regular reports to management.
• Support the business unit in meeting HSE obligations under the Kinetic Way and maintaining ISO accreditation best practice.
• Contribute to the continuous review and improvement of the Kinetic Way, helping ensure safe work methods and reduced risk of incident or injury, particularly in high-risk areas.
• Coordinate internal and external HSE audits and develop action plans in response.
• Coordinate the local Emergency Management System and support the Chemical Management System.
• Maintain statutory registers and depot records relating to HSE documentation and data.
• Monitor and report on contractor safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with the People and Safety and Service Delivery teams to deliver key HSE initiatives and projects.
• Support the implementation of the business unit's HSE Strategic and Operational Plan.

What you'll bring to the role

• Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline or substantial relevant experience.
• Experience working with quality management systems – in particular AS/NZS4801, ISO14001 and ISO9001
• A sound knowledge and understanding of practice in HSE including demonstrated skills in carrying out audits, inspections, risk assessments and other HSE and wellbeing activities.
• Proven track record in successfully supporting leaders to manage workplace health and safety
• Experience in the implementation of HSE policies and work practices that are consistent with organisational policies as well as external regulatory requirements.
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated enthusiastic approach to day-to-day business operations and positive approach to a continual changing work environment.
• Strong computer literacy, MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internal systems.

About us:

At Kinetic, we don't just move people - we're creating the positive change our planet needs. As a leader in sustainable transport, we're committed to creating cleaner, safer, and greener environments for generations to come.

Our size and scale give our people real opportunities to learn, grow, and progress in their careers. Calm, positive and respectful team players thrive here. Our people embrace change and are encouraged to stretch their comfort zone while making a difference. We challenge each other to be our best.

We're driven by respect, diversity and genuine connection. From networking groups to community partnerships and volunteering, our camaraderie naturally brings people together. Our energy and dedication keep communities moving and our people growing.

Kineticis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service.