Hseq Advisor - Local + Dido

Silverstrand; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BG&E, now part of the SYSTRA Group, seeks a proactive WHS Consultant to drive safety and quality culture across Queensland operations. You will report to the Global HSEQ Manager with a local line to NSW Geographical Director, acting as a trusted advisor to project teams and leadership.

You will lead local HSEQ initiatives, mentor staff, and ensure safe, compliant project delivery through proactive risk management, assurance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as SME coaching and mentoring teams to foster a strong HSEQ culture and risk-based decisions.
• Drive IMS continuous improvement, identify trends, streamline processes, and provide compliance reporting to Regional Leads.
• Assist project teams with project-specific Management Plans, Safety in Design/Risk Workshops, and document management.
• Conduct internal audits, office inspections, and assist ISO accreditation/certification audits (ISO 9001/14001/45001).
• Support incident investigations using ICAM methodologies, track corrective actions, and share lessons learned.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Quality controls

Risk management

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science/OHS

Tools

Lead Auditor certification

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 WHS professional looking to make a genuine impact within a leading engineering consultancy?

As our WHS Consultant you will play a pivotal role in driving a positive safety and quality culture across our QLD 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