HSEQ Advisor

Geovert; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Geovert is mobilising for a significant rock slope stabilisation project within a live and constrained rail corridor in Queensland, and we're looking for an experienced HSEQ and Cultural Heritage Advisor to support planning, approvals and early works activities.

You’ll be responsible for implementing and monitoring our project safety systems, environmental controls and cultural heritage requirements, ensuring compliance with approvals, permits and regulatory obligations throughout delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant experience.
• Demonstrated environmental and cultural heritage management experience.
• RIW (Rail Industry Worker) competencies, or the ability to obtain them.
• Proven experience delivering construction projects within Queensland, including environmentally and culturally sensitive areas.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work across technical, cultural and regulatory contexts.

Responsibilities

• Support site teams in managing risks associated with rope access works, rock slope stabilisation and working within a live rail environment.
• Review SWMS, and lead site inspections and audits.
• Coordinate with regulators, rail authorities, Traditional Owners and other project stakeholders.
• Implement and monitor environmental controls and cultural heritage management processes.
• Support planning and approvals during the mobilisation phase and early works.

Skills

HSEQ leadership

Cultural heritage management

Environmental management

Stakeholder engagement

Rail environment

Risk management

Job description

Lead the way in Natural Hazard Mitigation across ANZ where you will get an opportunity to work on technically demanding projects within Australia's live rail, infrastructure corridors and mining.

• Play a critical role safeguarding safety, environment and cultural heritage on a landmark infrastructure project and more
• Fast-paced, hands-on role combining HSEQ leadership with cultural heritage management
• Join an industry leader in the Geotechnical and rope access space

About the role

Geovert is mobilising for a significant rock slope stabilisation project within a live and constrained rail corridor in Queensland, and we're looking for an experienced HSEQ and Cultural Heritage Advisor to support planning, approvals and early works activities within this sensitive and constrained rail corridor environment.

You’ll be responsible for implementing and monitoring our project safety systems, environmental controls and cultural heritage requirements, ensuring compliance with approvals, permits and regulatory obligations throughout delivery.

In this role, you’ll:

• Support site teams in managing risks associated with rope access works, rock slope stabilisation and working within a live rail environment.
• Review Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), and lead site inspections and audits.
• Coordinate with regulators, rail authorities, Traditional Owners and other project stakeholders.
• Implement and monitor environmental controls and cultural heritage management processes.
• Support planning and approvals during the mobilisation phase and early works.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HSEQ professional with cultural heritage expertise to make a genuine impact on a landmark project within a live rail corridor.

About you

You’re an experienced HSEQ professional with a strong background in environmental and cultural heritage management, ideally gained on construction, rail or infrastructure projects in Queensland.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant experience.
• Demonstrated environmental and cultural heritage management experience.
• RIW (Rail Industry Worker) competencies, or the ability to obtain them.
• Proven experience delivering construction projects within Queensland, including environmentally and culturally sensitive areas.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work across technical, cultural and regulatory contexts.

If you’re someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys variety, and wants to bring your HSEQ and cultural heritage expertise to a genuinely unique project, we’d love to hear from you!

Join Geovert and Make the Impossible Possible!

We are pioneers in delivering ground-breaking solutions for natural hazard mitigation projects. As the world's leading provider in this field, we take pride in overcoming challenges that others deem impossible. Established in 2000, our team has grown to approximately 400 talented individuals who excel in innovative ground engineering, natural hazard mitigation, and asset maintenance solutions across Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and the USA.

Why Choose Geovert

• Be part of an Australasian organization that is constantly expanding, both locally and globally, thanks to our agile and innovative approach.
• Gain exposure to major mining and infrastructure projects spanning Australia, New Zealand, and international locations.
• We offer flexible contract lengths and permanent opportunities to suit your preferences.
• Experience a collaborative, multicultural, and down-to-earth team environment where your ideas for improvement are welcomed and valued.
• At Geovert, our utmost priority is maintaining a safe and rewarding work environment. We are committed to continuously training our team members, and our Employee Assistance Program offers support for your personal wellbeing.
• We foster a positive culture that prioritises the safety of our people, clients, and the environment.

We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment, providing equal opportunities for everyone to thrive, be heard and valued. Getting this right is critical to uphold our values of safety, respect, and pioneering.