HSE Advisor

PERSOL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to join a leading Australian environmental services team delivering projects across NSW and the ACT. You will provide practical health, safety and environmental support on civil, construction and environmental workstreams, promoting a strong safety culture and compliant project delivery.

The role requires hands-on leadership, site and office collaboration, and travel across NSW/ACT.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Work Health and Safety required.
• 8+ years in an HSE role within civil/construction/mining environments.
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation, ISO certification and OFSC accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE advice and support across civil, construction and environmental projects.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety assessments.
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Promote proactive safety culture across project teams.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and safety management systems.
• Identify risks and implement effective controls.
• Collaborate with project teams to improve HSE performance.

Skills

WHS regulations

Incident investigation

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Site & office work

Education

Diploma in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Are you an experienced HSE professional looking to take the next step in your career while contributing to projects that make a genuine environmental impact?

Our client is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to join their growing team, supporting a diverse range of projects across NSW and the ACT.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across major projects and operational sites, partnering with project teams to promote a strong safety culture and ensure the safe delivery of environmentally focused projects.

About the Company

Our client is a leading Australian environmental services business, specialising in creating safe and sustainable environments within communities.

With a strong focus on preventing, stopping and reversing environmental damage, they deliver innovative solutions across contaminated land remediation, contaminated soil and water treatment and environmental management.

Built on values of collaboration, people-first thinking, innovation and customer focus, the business offers an inclusive and supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to develop their careers and make a meaningful contribution.

About the Opportunity

Working across both site and office environments, you will provide practical health, safety and environmental support across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout NSW and the ACT.

You will play an important role in maintaining safety standards, supporting compliance and driving continuous improvement across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing HSE advice and support across civil, construction and environmental projects.
• Conducting site inspections, audits and safety assessments.
• Supporting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Promoting a proactive safety culture across project teams.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and safety management systems.
• Supporting ISO certification and OFSC accreditation requirements.
• Identifying potential risks and implementing effective control measures.
• Working collaboratively with project teams to improve HSE performance.

About You

You are an experienced HSE professional who enjoys being hands-on, building relationships with site teams and contributing to a positive safety culture.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Diploma in Work Health and Safety (minimum requirement).
• 8 years' experience in an HSE role within civil, construction or mining environments.
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation, regulations, ISO certification and OFSC accreditation.
• Incident investigation training, such as ICAM.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence working across both site and office environments.
• Willingness to travel regularly across NSW and the ACT.
• Current driver's licence.
• Australian citizenship.

Highly regarded:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Qualifications in Environmental Management.
• Quality Management qualifications or experience.
• High Risk Work Licences or relevant industry competencies.

What's on Offer?

• Join an established Australian environmental services business.
• Exposure to diverse civil, construction and environmental projects.
• Work within a collaborative and supportive HSE team.
• Opportunity to further develop your career.
• Make a genuine contribution to safer and more sustainable communities.

We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.

We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.