HSEQ Advisor – Internal Corporate Role

SYSTRA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing support

Competitive remuneration

On-the-job coaching

Job summary

BG&E, now part of the SYSTRA Group, seeks a proactive HSEQ Advisor to drive safety culture across NSW and NZ operations. You will mentor staff, lead risk-based decision-making, and manage IMS improvements with audits and compliance reporting.

You will collaborate with regional leads, support ISO audits, and contribute to emergency planning and business continuity. A strong background in HSEQ within engineering/construction is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, OHS or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience delivering engineering/construction projects with reporting, auditing, safety in design and quality controls.
• Knowledge of NSW WHS/Environmental legislation and standards.
• White Card plus Asbestos or Crystalline Silica Awareness certification.
• Current Senior First Aid competency.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across dispersed geographies.
• Hands-on experience with end-to-end management systems: framework development, auditing, compliance verification, and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME, coaching teams to foster a strong HSEQ culture and risk-based decision-making.
• Drive IMS continuous improvement, identify trends, streamline processes, and provide compliance reporting to Regional Leads.
• Assist project teams with Management Plans, Safety in Design / Risk Workshops (HAZOP), and documentation.
• Conduct internal project audits, office inspections, and ISO accreditation audits.
• Support incident investigations (ICAM), track corrective actions, and share lessons learned.
• Maintain regional Emergency Response and Business Continuity Plans, First Aid competency, and safety registers.
• Design, maintain, and audit safety management systems with practical implementation.

Skills

HSEQ coaching

Risk management

IMS improvement

Compliance reporting

Stakeholder management

Auditing

Safety in design

HAZOP facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, OHS

Tools

ICAM methodologies

ISO audits

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.

Context

Are you a proactive HSEQ professional looking to make a genuine impact within a leading engineering consultancy?

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.

Missions/Main Duties

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.

Profile/Skills

What You’ll Bring

Essential Criteria

• 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).
• Experience facilitating Risk Workshops (Safe Design, HAZOP, etc.).
• 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.

Workplace Type

On-site