HSEQ Advisor

Guidera O Connor Pty Ltd; Melton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidera O’Connor Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced HSEQ Advisor to support our Melton Water Recycling Plant upgrade project west of Melbourne CBD. The role focuses on implementing site-based HSEQ management systems and embedding our guiding principles in daily work.

Reporting to the HSEQ Manager, you will drive a culture of Work as Planned is Work as Done, ensuring alignment with policies, systems, and project activities while supporting legal obligations and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven HSEQ experience in construction projects and site safety leadership.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and translate to site guidance.

Responsibilities

• Champion and maintain a positive culture of Health, Safety, Environment, Wellbeing, and Quality (HSEQ) across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement and excellence in HSEQ performance.
• Guide and support site teams in all aspects of HSEQ during construction and delivery lifecycle.
• Support ongoing maintenance and compliance of accredited management systems.
• Promote and maintain a safe and compliant workplace for all workers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to achieve positive HSEQ outcomes.

Skills

HSEQ experience

Strong communication

Leadership and influence

Autonomous site work

Stakeholder management

IT safety systems familiarity

Education

Construction White Card

First Aid Certificate

Tools

HSEQ software

Reporting systems

Job description

At Guidera O’Connor, we deliver more than infrastructure. We create the essential systems that enable communities and industries to access safe water, protect the environment, and build resilience for the future.

For more than two decades, we have partnered with customers across Australia to solve complex water and wastewater challenges through innovative thinking, specialist expertise, and collaborative project delivery.

Our exclusive focus on the water sector means we understand the unique operational, regulatory, and sustainability challenges our customers face.

By combining engineering excellence, practical construction experience, and a commitment to long-term partnerships, we deliver solutions that maximise value, reduce risk, and leave a positive legacy for the communities we serve.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HSEQ Advisor to support our project teams in the effective implementation of site-based HSEQ management systems, procedures, and programs at our Melton Water Recycling Plant upgrade project located west of the Melbourne CBD.

In this role, you will foster our guiding principles of Care, Integrity, Passion, Respect, and Future, embedding them in the way you work, build relationships, and support our teams every day.

You will play a key role in ensuring the business meets its legal obligations, client requirements, and broader organisational objectives across:

• Safety
• Sustainability
• Quality
• Governance excellence

Reporting to the HSEQ Manager, this site-based position will see you act as the HSEQ champion for GO. You will drive a culture where “Work as Planned is Work as Done”, ensuring alignment with our HSEQ policies, systems, and procedures across all project activities.

About You

As the successful applicant, you will:

• Champion and maintain a positive culture of Health, Safety, Environment, Wellbeing, and Quality (HSEQ) across the business
• Be proactive in driving a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in HSEQ performance
• Guide and support site teams in all aspects of HSEQ throughout the construction and project delivery lifecycle
• Support the ongoing maintenance and compliance of accredited management systems
• Promote and maintain a safe and compliant workplace for all workers
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to achieve positive HSEQ outcomes

You will bring:

• Proven experience within the construction industry, including strong knowledge of high-risk work activities and safe work practices
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a site-based environment, while leveraging support from management and a broader HSEQ team
• The ability to interpret legislation and company procedures and translate them into clear, practical guidance for site teams
• Experience using HSEQ systems, software, and reporting systems
• Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to build rapport and influence a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing capability, including confidence in managing negotiation and issue resolution
• A self-motivated approach, showing strong initiative with excellent problem-solving skills
• Alignment with, and commitment to our guiding principles of Care, Integrity, Passion, Respect, and Future
• A strong capability to learn new IT based safety and business management systems.

Qualifications & Certifications:

• Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (Construction White Card)
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)

Advantageous

• Workplace Drug and Alcohol Tester qualification desirable
• Experience as a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator desirable
• CERT IV Training and Assessment (TAE) desirable
• Electrical Test and Tag qualification desirable
• Working at heights (or willing to obtain)
• Confined space (or willing to obtain)

Guidera O'Connor is an equal opportunity employer. If you meet most, but not all of the criteria, we'd still love to hear from you. We are also happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to attract the highest calibre candidates.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Guidera O’Connor, we value a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, culture, or identity.

As part of our commitment to gender equity, we aim to increase the participation of women in the construction industry and encourage applications from women for all roles.

As part of our Reconciliation Action commitment, we also strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, which is why we invest in their wellbeing, development, and success.

Our employees enjoy competitive remuneration, professional development opportunities, career progression pathways, flexible work arrangements where appropriate, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee recognition programs, social and team events, and opportunities to contribute to meaningful community and sustainability initiatives.

At Guidera O’Connor, you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career while maintaining a healthy balance between work and life.