HSE Advisor: Safety Lead for High-Risk Construction

Thales Group; Yarrawonga; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Fitness Passport Discount

Employee discounts

Paid Parental Leave

Veterans Leave

Novated Lease

Wellbeing & Support Partner

Work180 endorsement

Job summary

Thales Group in Mulwala, NSW, seeks a proactive HSE Advisor to champion Health, Safety and Environmental compliance across construction projects and operation sites.

You will monitor sites, coach leaders, lead investigations, and work with regulators while upholding safety standards and Defence clearance requirements. This role is site-based with hybrid options and Australian citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• First experience in HSE advisory roles, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or high-risk industries.
• A good understanding of State/Federal WHS legislation, Safety Management Systems, and injury/incident management.
• Must have Certificate IV/Diploma in Work Health & Safety.
• Strong coaching, auditing, and stakeholder engagement abilities with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset
• Ability to work site based

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with Thales HSE systems, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Inspecting, auditing, and monitoring construction sites to mitigate risks and uphold safety protocols.
• Coaching leaders and teams to foster a risk-focused HSE culture—from management to operational levels.
• Leading incident investigations, hazard reporting, and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Supporting environmental sustainability through waste management, chemical handling, and EMS compliance.
• Collaborating with regulatory agencies and maintaining meticulous records for audits and permits.

Skills

HSE advisory experience

WHS legislation knowledge

Coaching & auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Site-based work

Education

Certificate IV/Diploma in WHS

Job description

Thales Group in Mulwala, NSW, seeks a proactive HSE Advisor to champion Health, Safety and Environmental compliance across construction projects and operation sites.

You will monitor sites, coach leaders, lead investigations, and work with regulators while upholding safety standards and Defence clearance requirements. This role is site-based with hybrid options and Australian citizenship is required.