HSE Advisor - Client Side - Renewable Energy

Sirius People; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Sirius Energy is seeking an HSE Advisor for Sydney on a permanent full-time hybrid arrangement (3 days in office) to support safe delivery of wind, solar and BESS projects. The role reports to the Safety Manager and embeds health, safety and environmental standards across development, delivery and operations.

You will lead site inspections, audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, SWMS reviews, and governance reporting while collaborating with delivery, engineering and asset management

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health & Safety (WHS) or equivalent.
• 3–7+ years of dedicated HSE experience in construction/renewables.
• ICAM investigation training or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
• Demonstrated experience conducting site-based inspections, contractor audits, and risk reviews.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and reporting skills, with the ability to influence positive safety behaviours.
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of the corporate HSE management system.
• Conduct structured site inspections, field observations, and audits across development, construction, and operational assets.
• Assist in hazard identification, risk assessments, and the review of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
• Facilitate timely incident and near-miss reporting, lead investigations using ICAM methodologies, determine root causes, and track corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, facilitate metrics reporting to local leadership and the global parent entity, and assist with regulatory inspections.
• Deliver project inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness initiatives that elevate safety capability and engagement across internal teams and external contractors.

Skills

HSE experience

ICAM investigations

WHs legislation knowledge

Site inspections & audits

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS

Job description

HSE Advisor

Renewable Energy Developer and Asset Owner

Permanent, Full Time

$170,000 - $190,000 + Super (Sydney based | Hybrid: 3 days in office)

About the Business

Sirius Energy have partnered with a premier renewable energy developer and asset owner delivering utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across Australia. Backed by a leading global parent company, the organisation maintains complete end-to-end capabilities spanning development, construction, and long-term asset operations. Defined by an inclusive culture, exceptional staff retention, and a commitment to sustainability excellence, the business continues to advance high-impact clean energy infrastructure committed to world-class safety and environmental standards.

Role Overview

Based out of Sydney on a hybrid arrangement (3 days per week in the office) with periodic site travel, this permanent role supports the safe and compliant delivery of a diverse utility-scale project portfolio. Reporting directly to the Safety Manager, the HSE Advisor will be actively involved in both office-based strategy and site-based monitoring across wind, solar, and storage assets. The position is responsible for embedding health, safety, and environmental standards across development, delivery, and operational phases while driving contractor compliance and a proactive safety culture.

Key Accountabilities

• HSE Systems & Advisory: Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the corporate HSE management system, providing pragmatic day-to-day guidance to delivery, engineering, and asset management teams.
• Site Monitoring & Contractor Compliance: Conduct structured site inspections, field observations, and audits across development, construction, and operational assets, ensuring contractor adherence to safety management plans, statutory legislation, and codes of practice.
• Risk Management & SWMS Reviews: Assist in hazard identification, risk assessments, and the review of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), ensuring risk controls are effectively implemented and risk registers remain up to date.
• Incident Investigation & Reporting: Facilitate timely incident and near-miss reporting, lead investigations using ICAM methodologies, determine root causes, and track corrective actions through to completion.
• Governance & Global Reporting: Maintain accurate HSE records, facilitate metrics reporting to local executive leadership and the global parent entity, and assist with regulatory inspections and audits.
• Training & Safety Culture: Deliver project inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness initiatives that elevate safety capability and engagement across internal teams and external contractors.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health & Safety (relevant environmental qualifications highly regarded).
• 3–7+ years of dedicated HSE experience within construction, major infrastructure, or renewable energy projects (wind, solar, or BESS experience strongly preferred).
• Formal ICAM (Incident Cause Analysis Method) investigation training or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, statutory regulations and industry codes of practice.
• Demonstrated experience conducting site-based inspections, contractor audits, and risk reviews across active project environments.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and reporting skills, with the ability to influence positive safety behaviours across both site and corporate settings.
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence and General Construction Induction (White Card).