HSEQ Advisor

John Holland Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance and sacrifice

Flexible work arrangements

18 weeks paid parental leave

Career development

Iconic projects

Wellbeing support

Job summary

John Holland Group is seeking an experienced HSEQ Advisor for a rail project based in Seven Hills, NSW. You will provide expert health, safety, and environment advice, implement inspections and audits, and support hazard analysis and risk assessments.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of Safety Management Systems. Ideal candidates hold a Diploma in OH&S (or equivalent), Cert IV Training & Assessment, and have experience with SWMS/work plans.

Qualifications

• Diploma in OH&S or equivalent is essential.
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems and tools is required.
• Lead Auditor or similar qualification desirable.
• First Aid qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert safety advice to ensure compliance with John Holland, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement safety inspections and audit schedules.
• Support site safety inspections and close out corrective actions.
• Collaborate with projects to improve John Holland safety systems and performance.
• Develop SWMS and work plans and review regulatory changes as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Hazard analysis

Risk assessment

Policy compliance

Education

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent

Cert IV in Training & Assessment

Cert IV in Environmental Management

Investigation Qualification (ICAM or TapRoot)

Lead Auditor Qualification

Occupational First Aid Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety management systems

SWMS & work plans development

Job description

We’re all about transforming lives by finding solutions to complex challenges across a wide range of industries including infrastructure, property, rail, building and water projects in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.

From the epic, to the intimate, everything we do improves life for someone, somewhere. It gives our business momentum and means we approach things a little differently.

While our competitors talk about what they do, we focus on why we do it. We transform communities to make them easier to move around, more connected and better to live in.

Are you up for the challenge?

We are currently looking for an experienced HSEQ Advisor to join our team, based in Seven Hills. The successful candidate will have a high level of understanding in all areas of Health, Safety and Environment. You will be responsible for providing HSE advice to a challenging and exciting Project within our rail team and deliver initiatives that continue to improve the John Holland HSE culture.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Providing expert advice to ensure compliance with John Holland, Client, and Regulatory requirements
• Implementing and maintaining company safety inspections and audit schedules
• Carrying out site safety inspections and providing support to action corrective actions
• Liaising with Projects to gain insights into how to improve John Holland systems
• Developing and implementing strategies that improve operational performance.
• Providing support to develop safety documentation such as SWMS and work plans
• Planning and facilitating hazard analysis and risk assessment activities in a multi-discipline work environment
• Reviewing and implementing legislative and regulatory changes as required
• Management of incident reporting, and closing out non-compliance issues in a timely and efficient manner

To be successful in this key role, you must have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills are a must as well as relevant experience in a safety role is essential.
• Experience in the Rail and Transport industry is desirable
• A Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
• Knowledge developing and implementing Safety Management Systems and Safety Management Tools is essential
• Cert IV in Training & Assessment or equivalent
• Cert IV in Environmental Management
• Investigation Qualification (ICAM or TapRoot desirable)
• Lead Auditor Qualification desirable
• Occupational First Aid Qualification
• The ability to interpret project related documents, prepare reports and monitor compliance documentation is essential
• A high level of experience with Microsoft Office and Safety systems is essential

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits, including salary continuance and salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave, including 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Career development through technical, leadership and emerging talent programs.
• Opportunities to work on some of Australia's most iconic projects.
• A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong.
• Wellbeing support and benefits designed to help you thrive.

With expertise spanning engineering, construction and operations, we're delivering the projects and services that keep communities moving. From rail, roads and bridges to hospitals and stadiums, we've helped shape Australia through iconic projects. You'll even see us operating buses, trains and trams.

Be part of a team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives.

John Holland does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s from agencies that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers.