HSE Advisor

TESSERENT; Rural City of Benalla; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an HSE Advisor for their facility in Benalla, Australia. This role involves coaching staff to improve safety practices and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate holds a diploma in HSE and has at least three years of experience. Key responsibilities include developing safety audit programs and preparing compliance reports. The company values diversity and offers a hybrid work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work environment

Employee discounts

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demonstrated HSE experience or equivalent industry knowledge.
• Experience in hazard assessment and control.
• Capability to manage an effective Safety Management System.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor personnel to improve safety processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and good industrial practices.
• Develop and facilitate audit programs for the Safety Management System.
• Prepare compliance reports for regulatory authorities.

Skills

HSE experience

Hazard assessment

WHS Legislation knowledge

Safety Management System

Handling dangerous goods

Knowledge in AS4801/ISO standards

Working with Hazard Registers

Education

Diploma level certification in HSE

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

OUR BENEFITS

• Family Friendly Workplace Certified company with Competitive Remuneration.
• Relocation Assistance on offer if you fancy a move to the region.
• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment.
• Fitness Passport Discount + Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance).
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave.
• Veterans Leave.
• Personal & professional training development opportunities.

OUR TEAM :

As part of the Australia Munition business (AM) at our cutting‑edge facilities in Benalla and Mulwala, we produce world‑class propellants, explosives, and munitions for both defence and commercial applications. With ongoing investment in research and development, we remain at the forefront of the industry, providing an exciting environment for technical growth and innovation.

YOUR ROLE :

Come join us as HSE Advisor at our Benalla site. The primary purpose of the HSE Advisor is to coach & mentor personnel to proactively foster process, behavioural and human factors safety improvements through coaching and mentoring of staff members and the continuous improvement of the safety management system.

Ensure that the facility has a safety management system that results in compliance with state and federal regulations and meets good industrial practice.

Ensure that the facility has a safety management system meets the intent of preventing or minimising accidental exposures to self, colleagues, visitors and / or the environment. Through the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of the documents, systems and procedures that make up the safety management system (SMS).

Develop and facilitate audit programs, to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the SMS.

Evaluation of the HSE impacts of existing, new and updated procedures and processes and ensure adequate consideration is given to HSE in the development and design and continuous improvement of these documents.

Preparation of compliance reports for regulatory authorities as required.

YOUR EXPERIENCE :

• Diploma level certification in HSE with a minimum of 3 years demonstrated HSE experience or Industry knowledge and experience equivalent to the above.
• Relevant experience in hazard assessment and assessment control.
• Knowledge of State and Federal WHS Legislation.
• Knowledge and experience in managing an effective Safety Management System.
• Knowledge and expertise in handling dangerous goods and hazardous substances.
• Knowledge in the development and implementation of Safety Management Systems to best practice standards such as AS4801, SafetyMap, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in working with Hazard Registers.

Willingness to continue education and learning in WHS areas.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY :

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre‑employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit #LI-Onsite

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right –no matter your background or personal circumstances –please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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