HSE Advisor

PHE; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PHE Mining is seeking a highly motivated HSE Advisor for a permanent, full-time role in Orange region. You will lead WHS&E across site, conduct training and audits, and manage workers' compensation and return-to-work processes.

The role requires flexibility to travel and potentially relocate, with an emphasis on ensuring compliance with WHS legislation and improving safety performance.

Qualifications

• Diploma OHS or Cert IV WHS/TAE required.
• White/Blue Construction Card required.
• Current unrestricted manual driver's licence.
• Internal auditing training preferred.
• D&A testing qualification or ability to obtain.
• Return to Work Coordination qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead WHS&E culture and manage improvement programs.
• Conduct training needs analysis and internal audits.
• Prepare reports and evidence of site compliance.
• Manage workers' compensation, rehab, and return-to-work.
• Report workers' comp matters to management.
• Ensure compliance with WHS Acts and Regulations.
• Conduct random D&A testing on site.
• Identify non-conformances and implement solutions.

Skills

HSE leadership

WHS knowledge

Electrical construction

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Excel

Word

Travel flexibility

Education

Diploma OHS

Cert IV WHS

TAE

White/Blue Construction Card

Unrestricted Manual Driver Licence

D&A testing qualification

Return to Work Coordination qualification

Internal Auditing training (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

PHE Mining is currently seeking a highly motivated HSE Advisor to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. We encourage candidates from across Orange, Bathurst, and surrounding areas, as well as those willing to relocate, to apply.

This is a local role, primarily Monday-Friday with excellent pay and consistent overtime.

In this role, you will:

• Provide leadership that encourages Work Health, Safety &Environment throughout site to create a continuous improvement culture and implement best practice management systems in the workplace
• Undertake regular training needs analysis and manage internal audit programs in consultation with management team
• Prepare reports, record data, and collect evidence of the site’s compliance
• Provide active management of workers' compensation matters, including rehabilitation, case management and return to work programs
• Reporting any workers compensation matters to Management
• Ensure that all people work sensibly, safely and abide to all WHS & Environmental Acts and Regulations
• Conduct random D&A testing on site
• Identify health, safety, and environmental non-conformances, conduct investigations and develop solutions for implementation

ABOUT YOU

• Experience as a HSE Advisor working on Industrial Electrical construction projects
• Able to identify and resolve complex problems in a timely manner
• Excellent attitude to safety
• Sound working knowledge and understanding of WHS and Environmental legislation, standards and code of practice
• Strong Safety Leadership
• Highly organised with impeccable attention to detail
• Sound MicrosoftWord and Microsoft Excel skills
• Flexible and open to working away from home, as required by the company.

The successful candidate will have:

• Diploma OHS qualified or Minimum of Cert IV WHS and TAE
• White / Blue Construction Card
• Current Unrestricted Manual Drivers Licence
• Internal Auditing training (preferred)
• D&A testing qualification or ability to obtain
• Return to Work Coordination Qualification

ABOUT PHE GROUP & PHE MINING

PHE Group is an electrical and instrumentation contractor with five specialist divisions and more than 50 years’ experience. From design and installation to commissioning, shutdowns and logistics, we deliver projects that last.

With branches and projects across Australia’s key mining regions, we’re trusted to deliver where it matters most.

With PHE Mining, our people contribute to projects that are central to Australia’s energy transition and the sustainable supply of critical minerals. Whether at the beginning of their careers or building on decades of experience, they are supported to learn, grow, and succeed.

PHE Mining were recently recognised at both State and National levels. At the 2025 NECA SA/NT Excellence Awards, we secured honours across the Industrial Large ($2M-$20M) and Industrial X-Large ($20M+) categories for BHP’s CarrapateenaHydrofloatand Underground Crusher 2.0projectsrespectively. We also receivedthe Perpetual Award - the judges’ highest accolade,reserved for the project they consider the standout submission across all categories- recognising excellence in safety, quality,innovationand culture.

This success was followed by national recognition at the 2025 NECA National Excellence Awards, where PHE Group received the Industrial X-Large Project ($20M+) award for the Carrapateena Underground Crusher 2.0 project, and a Certificate of Commendation - Industrial Large ($2M-$20M) for the CarrapateenaHydrofloatproject. These achievements highlight the calibre of our people and affirm the standards that guide our work across every division of PHE Group.

Come bea part of that success. Joinan award-winning team - and take your place in delivering projects that are shaping the future ofAustralia’sevolvingsectorsand the electrical industry.

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

At PHE Group, diversity is core to how we build strong teams and deliver complex projects. Our workforce reflects the reality of a modern Australia – bringing together people across gender, culture, age, ability, career pathways, and global experience. This mix of perspectives leads to sharper thinking, stronger collaboration, and more resilient outcomes for our clients.

This commitment was recognised at the 2025 NECA Excellence Awards, where PHE Group was recognised with the Leaders in Diversity(Business)award at bothQueenslandand National levels. These honours speak to the breadth of our approach – expanding participation for women in trade pathways, creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous engagement, welcoming global capability and embedding inclusive practices across our organisation.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer who are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair,equitable, and accessible. If you require adjustments to support your application, we encourage you to reach out so we can ensure the process works for you.