HSE Advisor

Sedgman; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgman seeks a safety-focused professional to lead HSE activities on-site, reporting to the HSE Superintendent with weekly travel to Bowen Basin sites. You’ll act as the primary safety contact, coordinating with the CHPP Manager and operations team to foster a safe, collaborative site environment.

Key duties include investigating events, managing hazardous substances, coaching on risk management, and conducting audits to ensure Sedgman’s high safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to Bowen Basin sites.
• Current driver’s licence and flexibility for regular travel.

Responsibilities

• On-site safety lead reporting to HSE Superintendent and coordinating with CHPP Manager.
• Investigate significant events and manage hazardous substances and dangerous goods.
• Coach frontline employees on HSE topics and risk management; deliver HSE initiatives.
• Conduct audits to ensure HSEQ compliance and assist with incident investigations (ICAM).
• Monitor regulatory compliance and support site rehabilitation and workers' compensation processes.

Skills

Communication & interpersonal

Driver's license

Education

Cert IV OHS

Cert IV Trainer/Assessor

ICAM Investigation

Tools

MS Office

Synergy

Chemwatch

Job description

With a strong foundation in minerals processing, Sedgman is expanding into new commodities, markets, and regions worldwide to deliver smart, practical engineering solutions.

Due to an internal promotion, we’re seeking a safety-focused, confident, and outgoing individual who values strong relationships and understands the importance of fostering a safe and collaborative site environment.

Reporting to the HSE Superintendent, with weekly travel to sites across the Bowen Basin. You’ll play a pivotal role as the primary safety contact on-site, working closely with the CHPP Manager and the broader operational team.

Duties include:

HSE:

• Assist internal clients with investigating significant events and managing hazardous substances and dangerous goods.
• Coach frontline employees on key HSE topics including JSOs, risk management, fitness for work, and safety management plans.
• Travel to sites to deliver HSE initiatives and conduct hazard identification and risk assessments as required.

HSE Management Systems:

• Ensure sites comply with OH&S and environmental legislative requirements, including implementing new or updated regulations and maintaining Safety and Environmental Management Plans.
• Conduct audits on processes, systems, and equipment, ensuring corrective actions are appropriate, implemented, and closed out.
• Support site rehabilitation and workers' compensation processes in collaboration with internal clients.

Event Reporting & Injury Management:

• Ensure timely reporting and investigation of events in line with site and company procedures.
• Review and close out corrective actions, ensuring effectiveness, and assist with incident investigations, including ICAM where required.

Compliance, Monitoring & Auditing:

• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with Sedgman's HSEQ management system.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and carry out site inspections, observations, and audit activities.
• Support the delivery of Sedgman's high safety and compliance standards through ongoing monitoring.

Who are you?

• Experience:2-3 years in Mining, Coal Processing, Crushing, or Heavy Industry, with exposure to or knowledge of environmental management practices.
• Skills:Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience using Microsoft Office and cloud-based platforms such as Synergy or Chemwatch.
• Certifications:Cert IV OHS, Cert IV Trainer/Assessor, ICAM Incident Investigation.
• Essential:Current driver’s licence and flexibility for regular travel.

Why Sedgman?

• A global industry leader with offices worldwide.
• Job security in a role essential to ongoing operations.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to broaden your experience.
• Access to our AIA Vitality program, rewarding healthy living with vouchers, discounts, and travel benefits.

Sedgman is an equal-opportunity employer, fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.