Hse Advisor - Logan Water

First Nations Jobs; Logan City; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of Trade Vehicle

Flexible working

WFH

Job summary

Downer is seeking a proactive HSE Advisor for Logan Water in Beenleigh, Queensland. The role blends office duties with on-site visits to support diverse construction, maintenance and operational works.

You will lead safety practices, embed critical controls, and collaborate with frontline teams to deliver safe, efficient projects. You will conduct inspections and audits, assist with incident investigations, and ensure compliance with WHS legislation and Downer management systems.

Qualifications

• Practical, collaborative HSE professional with field delivery experience.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, client obligations, and safety systems.
• Experience embedding safe work practices and coaching frontline teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HSE leadership across construction, maintenance and operations.
• Embed safe work practices and critical risk controls with frontline crews.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, field observations and assurance activities.
• Support incident reporting and investigations, driving corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and downer management system requirements.
• Analyse safety data, prepare reports and identify improvement opportunities.
• Build trusted relationships with delivery teams and stakeholders to enable safe delivery.
• Identify and reduce risk by partnering with leaders and clients.
• Operate as an enabling member of the delivery team to remove barriers.

Skills

HSE leadership

Safety audits

Incident investigations

WHs legislation compliance

Risk assessment & mitigation

Job description

Job Description

The opportunity

Join our Southeast QLD Water business supporting the Logan Water partnership based in Beenleigh. For the past 15 years, Downer has been the proud principal contractor for Logan Water, fostering a strong and enduring partnership built on trust, innovation, and shared values. Our long-term collaboration has been instrumental in delivering exceptional water services to the community, ensuring safety, sustainability, and excellence in every project we undertake.

• Logan Water is at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions. From advanced water treatment processes to sustainable water management practices.
• The team at Logan Water thrives on collaboration, working together to solve complex problems and achieve common goals is a core value.
• Logan Water plays a vital role in the community by ensuring the provision of safe and reliable water services.
• Logan Water is dedicated to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The organisation actively seeks innovative ways to reduce its environmental footprint and promote sustainable water use.

About the role

As a HSE Advisor - Logan Water, you will have the unique opportunity to work both on and off-site, this role requires a blend of office work and site visits, providing you with a dynamic and engaging work environment.

In this role you will:

• Provide practical HSE leadership and support across a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance and operational works.
• Partner with frontline leaders and crews to embed safe work practices, critical risk controls and a positive safety culture.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, field observations and assurance activities to verify the effectiveness of critical controls and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support incident reporting and investigations, identifying lessons learned and driving effective corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, client obligations and Downer management system requirements.
• Analyse safety performance data, prepare reports and identify trends, insights and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Build trusted relationships with delivery teams, providing coaching, guidance and practical solutions that support safe, efficient and successful project outcomes.
• Proactively identify and reduce risk by partnering with operational leaders, clients and key stakeholders to strengthen planning, improve systems of work and enhance operational resilience.
• Operate as an integrated and enabling member of the delivery team, working alongside supervisors and crews to remove barriers, manage risk and support the safe, efficient and successful delivery of work.
• Influence safer outcomes through visible field leadership, constructive challenge and meaningful engagement with workers in the moments that matter.
• Drive collaboration between delivery teams, delivery partners and business stakeholders to achieve shared safety, operational and project objectives.
• Champion a culture of learning and continuous improvement by supporting innovation, sharing lessons learned and helping teams implement practical and sustainable solutions.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are a practical, collaborative and influential HSE professional who thrives in dynamic construction and operational environments. You build trusted relationships with frontline teams, supervisors and stakeholders, and are passionate about enabling work to be completed safely and efficiently. You bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to risk management, enjoy working alongside delivery teams in the field, and use coaching, engagement and practical problem-solving to improve safety outcomes, strengthen systems of work and support operational success.

What we offer

• Total Remuneration Package + Tool of Trade Vehicle.
• Ability for flexible working and WFH, allowing you to create a work/life balance that suits you!
• Closeknit, collaborative and positive team working environment.
• A stable and secure role working within an essential service industry.
• Support from the Senior Leadership team with a focus on career progression.

About Downer Energy & Utilities...

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

A member of our staff is ready to help you with any questions you may have.