HSE Advisors - Marine

Austral Construction Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41% site uplift

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Job summary

Austral Construction is seeking site-based HSE Advisors to join our busy team on a FIFO roster, delivering health, safety and environmental outcomes on marine and civil projects from Brisbane/Perth. You will support Project Managers and Site Supervisors with planning, compliance and on-site coordination.

Minimum 2 years HSE experience, 1–2 years in construction or mining, and strong communication are required. Certificate IV training is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a HSE role.
• 1-2 years of construction or mining industry experience.
• Strong HSE focus with a commitment to uphold mission and core values.
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with MS Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Administer project Health Safety Environmental Plans.
• Administer HSE registers and inspections.
• Carry out safety and environmental inspections, toolbox talks, safety interactions, SWMS/JHA surveillances and START Card inspections and reviews.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with set procedures and requirements.
• Investigate all incidents with efficiency, implement corrective actions and ensure debriefs are conducted with teams.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Establish, communicate and roll out specific Standard Operating Procedures for tasks.

Skills

HSE

Site coordination

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV Training and Assessment (Desirable)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

At Austral Construction, we’re Driven by people. Defined by delivery.

Our people are at the heart of our success. Guided by our values of Safety, People, Integrity and Excellence, we work together to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality civil and marine infrastructure across Australia.

With a proud history of delivering for clients across the infrastructure, resources and marine sectors, we offer our people the opportunity to take ownership, build their capability and contribute to projects that make a lasting impact.

Austral Construction is part of Keller Group plc, the world’s largest geotechnical specialist contractor, giving our people the backing of a global organisation while retaining the hands-on culture and delivery focus that defines Austral.

We are currently seeking site-based HSE Advisors to join our busy team on a 2/1 FIFO roster from Brisbane assisting with marine projects and site coordination. You will support the successful delivery of marine construction projects by coordinating operational, planning, and compliance activities on site in support of the Project Managers and Site Supervisors.

Why Austral

At Austral, we don’t just deliver projects - we take on the complex work others can’t.

From marine structures to complex civil infrastructure, we self-perform the hard parts. That means you’re not sitting on the sidelines - you’re in it, building capability, making decisions, and seeing the result of your work on the ground.

Backed by Keller Group plc, we combine global expertise with a hands-on, Australian delivery mindset.

The Opportunity

Administer specific project Health Safety Environmental Plans,

Administer HSE registers,

Carry out standard HSE tasks, including safety and environmental inspections, toolbox talks, safety interactions, SWMS/JHA surveillances and START Card inspections and reviews,

Ensure subcontractor compliance with set procedures and requirements,

Investigate all incidents with efficiency, implement corrective actions and ensure debriefs are conducted with teams,

Assist with internal and external audits,

Establish, communicate and roll out specific Standard Operating Procedures for tasks.

You’ll be working on a 2:1 FIFO roster from Perth, alongside experienced leaders and teams who know how to deliver in tough environments.

Position requirements

Minimum of 2 years in a HSE role (preferred),

Candidates must have 1-2 years of construction or mining industry experience,

Strong HSE focus with a commitment to uphold our mission statement and core values,

Certificate IV Training and Assessment desirable,

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,

Excellent written and verbal communication skills,

Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team,

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills,

Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

What’s you’ll get

Strong salary package with a 41% site uplift and leave loading,

Exposure to technically challenging, career-defining projects,

Long-term opportunities in a growing business with global backing,

A team that values hard work, straight talk and getting it done safely,

Real responsibility - not just a title.

Austral Construction is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+ and individuals from all backgrounds.