HSE Advisor

Select Aust Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Flexible depot base

Job summary

Randstad is recruiting an HSE Advisor to join a leading national provider in waste management and environmental services. You will split your time between on-site operational safety support and national strategic risk management, working with site leadership and transport crews to embed critical controls across daily operations.

The role emphasizes practical safety improvements, with a hands-on approach and strong communication skills to engage drivers and depot staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety, ideally within waste, transport, logistics, heavy industry, or industrial services.
• Ability to articulate practical safety achievements and risk improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with drivers, depot staff, and management.
• Hands-on, site-focused work ethic; not desk-bound administration.

Responsibilities

• Split focus between operational ground support and national strategic initiatives.
• Drive safety compliance and embed critical risk controls across daily operations.

Skills

HSE background

Safety achievements

Communication skills

Hands-on on-site

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

On behalf of our client-a leading national provider in the essential waste management and environmental services sector-we are seeking a practical, hands-on HSE Advisor to join their team. Operating in a stable, recession-proof industry experiencing continuous growth, our client offers long-term career security, genuine operational exposure, and a supportive national safety network.

About the Role

Our client is actively transitioning their HSEQ function from traditional reactive management to a proactive, strategic focus on critical risk management. In this position, you will split your focus between operational ground support and national strategic initiatives. Working closely with site leadership and transport crews, you will build authentic relationships, drive practical safety compliance, and embed critical risk controls across daily operations.

Key Requirements & Skills

• Operational HSE Background: Practical experience in health and safety, ideally within waste, transport, logistics, heavy industry, or industrial services.
• Proven Achievements: Demonstrated ability to articulate practical safety achievements and critical risk improvements.
• Strong Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills to engage effectively with drivers, depot staff, and management.
• Grounded Focus: A practical, hands-on work ethic; someone who thrives on site engagement rather than pure desk-bound administration.

What's on Offer

• Competitive Salary Package + Superannuation
• Fully Maintained Company Vehicle (includes fuel card and all servicing)
• Flexible Depot Base Options across Western Sydney

Professional development within a expanding national essential service

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.