HSEQ Advisor - Internal Corporate

Systra; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing support (EAP)

Competitive remuneration

On-the-job coaching and global network

Job summary

BG&E, now part of the SYSTRA Group, seeks an HSEQ Advisor to lead safety and quality culture across NSW and NZ operations. You will mentor staff, drive risk-based decisions and ensure compliant, high-quality project delivery through proactive risk management and continual process improvement.

You will conduct audits, support ISO certifications, and manage incidents using ICAM methodologies, with effective communication to leadership and regional leads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science, OHS or similar.
• 5+ years' experience delivering engineering/construction projects with reporting, auditing, safety in design and quality controls.
• Detailed knowledge of current WHS/Environmental legislation and technical standards in NSW.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME, coach teams to foster HSEQ culture and risk-based decisions.
• Drive IMS continuous improvement, identify trends, streamline processes, provide compliance reporting.
• Assist project teams with Management Plans, Safety in Design and Risk Workshops (HAZOP).
• Conduct internal audits, office inspections, and support ISO accreditation audits (ISO 9001/14001/45001).
• Support incident investigations (ICAM), track corrective actions, share lessons learned.

Skills

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Auditing

Safety in Design

IMS/ISO knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/OHS

Job description

BG&E is a civil and structural engineering consultancy, celebrated for our innovative, award-winning designs that prioritise practicality and constructability.Now part of the SYSTRA Group, we continue our decades-long commitment to delivering high-quality technical expertise to our clients - proud to support the ambitious growth of a sustainable and resilient international company.

We partner with clients and stakeholders to challenge the status quo, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in engineering.

As our HSEQ Advisor you will play a pivotal role in driving a positive safety and quality culture across our NSW and NZ operations. Reporting directly to our Global HSEQ Manager with a local secondary reporting line to our New South Wales Geographical Director you will act as a trusted advisor to our project teams and leadership.

You will lead local HSEQ initiatives, mentor operational staff, and ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality project delivery through proactive risk management, assurance, and continual process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert, coaching and mentoring teams to foster a strong HSEQ culture and risk-based decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement of our IMS by identifying trends, streamlining processes, and providing regular compliance reporting to Regional Leads.
• Assist project teams with developing project-specific Management Plans, facilitating Safety in Design / Risk Workshops (HAZOP), and managing documentation.
• Conduct internal project audits, office inspections, and assist with ISO accreditation/certification audits (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Support incident investigations (using ICAM methodologies), track corrective action plans, and ensure alerts and lessons learned are communicated effectively.
• Help maintain regional Emergency Response and Business Continuity Plans, First Aid competency requirements, and workplace safety registers.
• High-level proficiency in designing, maintaining, and auditing safety management systems, backed by practical, ground-level implementation.

What You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, OHS, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years' experience in the delivery of engineering and/or construction projects, including reporting, auditing, safety in design, and quality controls.
• Detailed knowledge of current WHS/Environmental legislation and technical standards across NSW.
• White Card (Construction Industry Induction) + Asbestos or Crystalline Silica Awareness certification.
• Current Apply (Senior) First Aid competency.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence diverse teams across dispersed geographies.
• Strong hands-on background in end-to-end management systems-from framework development to operational auditing, compliance verification, and continuous improvement.
• Proven experience conducting site safety inspections across both corporate office environments and active operational or project sites.

Highly Desirable:

• Experience working within a consulting engineering firm operating under an Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001).
• Exposure to formal incident investigation methodologies (ICAM) and crisis management.

What do we offer?

• Flexible working arrangements to help achieve real work life balance.
• Health and wellbeing support via a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive remuneration.
• On-the-job coaching to help you be the best you can be, including leveraging BG&E's global network of experts to help you realise your professional development goals to grow your career at BG&E.

Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality is part of our DNA - We value who you are - it begins with our values and continues through our culture - and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise the benefits of diversity and encourage our people to be comfortable in bringing their complete self to work.

Wellbeing and Safety

BG&E provides collaborative working environments, which supporting the safety and wellbeing of all employees and stakeholders. As an organisation, we strive to continually mitigate risks, and to improve our safety systems and performance.