HSE Advisors - Qld & NSW

Civil Mining & Construction; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowances

Project allowances

Career development and mentoring

Job summary

Civil Mining & Construction (CMC) is a Queensland-based Tier 2 civil contractor delivering civil and mining infrastructure. We are seeking an experienced Senior HSE Advisor to drive safe delivery of projects and lead on-site HSE for our growing portfolio in the region.

You will coordinate HSE activities, provide practical advice, and ensure compliance with company, project and legislative requirements while promoting a positive safety culture across on-site teams and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Cert IV in Workplace Health and Safety is required.
• Construction HSE management experience (5+ years).
• Experience with WHS/HSE management techniques and tools.
• Advanced computer skills: Word, Excel, email.
• Ability to conduct and interpret audits and reviews.
• Experience with TMR and/or TfNSW programs.
• Willingness to work on FI/FO or DI/DO roster; project uplifts and allowances apply.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main site contact for all HSE matters across the project.
• Identify, assess and manage site HSE risks.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders to enable effective HSE outcomes.
• Coordinate HSE activities between construction, consultants, client, subcontractors and 3rd parties.
• Provide practical HSE advice and support to project teams.
• Implement and maintain company, project and legislative HSE requirements.
• Lead or support incident, near miss and hazard reporting and investigations.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, registers and reports.
• Support environmental management and site environmental compliance.
• Promote a positive safety culture and continuous HSE improvement.

Skills

HSE management

Stakeholder liaison

Risk assessment

Audits & investigations

Training & coaching

Emergency planning

Education

Diploma or Cert IV in Workplace Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Permit to work systems

Job description

About CMC.

CMC is 100% privately owned, Australian Tier 2 civil contractor based in Queensland, specialising in civil and mining infrastructure. We provide expert design and construction services across various sectors, including roads, bridges, renewable energy, resources, flood recovery, mining, water, and waste management. With a strong focus on our people and culture, we are proud of our 21-year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW. Our extensive experience and capabilities ensure we deliver high-quality outcomes for every project.

The opportunity

CMC is experiencing a strong period of sustained growth, driven by the continued success of our precontracts team and a healthy pipeline of secured work. As a result of recently awarded projects across the region, we are seeking experienced Senior HSE Advisors who’ll play a key role in the safe delivery of our Projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as the main site contact for all HSE matters across the project.
• Work independently to identify, assess and manage site HSE risks.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders to facilitate effective HSE outcomes.
• Coordinate HSE activities between the construction team, consultants, client, subcontractors and other 3rd party stakeholders (e.g. WorkSafe Qld).
• Provide practical HSE advice and support to project teams.
• Implement and maintain company, project and legislative HSE requirements.
• Possess strong skills and hands‑on exposure to HSE electronic management systems, including system use, process management, reporting and compliance obligations.
• Support the development and improvement of project HSE management plans, procedures and registers.
• Coordinate HSE inductions, training, awareness and compliance programs.
• Assist project teams to identify and deliver required HSE training.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, observations and field monitoring.
• Identify hazards and support corrective and preventative actions.
• Lead or support incident, near miss and hazard reporting and investigations.
• Provide specialist HSE advice on legal, contractual and project risks.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, registers and reports.
• Prepare HSE performance reports and compliance updates.
• Support environmental management and site environmental compliance.
• Participate in planning, coordination meetings and risk workshops.
• Support emergency preparedness, response planning and drills.
• Undertake return-to-work coordination activities where required.
• Manage HSE administration and maintain controlled project documentation.
• Promote a positive safety culture and continuous HSE improvement.

About you

• Diploma or Cert IV (minimum) in Workplace Health and Safety
• Construction HSE management (5+ years)
• Implementation and monitoring permit to work system experience
• Experience in WH&S/HSE management techniques and tools
• Advanced skills in relevant computer software packages; use of word processing, spread sheet and email software
• Ability to conduct and interpret audits and reviews
• TMR and/or TfNSW experience
• Must be willing to work on a FI/FO or DI/DO roster. Project uplifts and Allowances are paid when working on roster.

What we’re offering

• Highly competitive salary packages plus vehicle and project allowances
• An industry leading incentivised employee loyalty program
• On going career development and mentoring support