Lead HSE Advisor - Industrial Construction

PHE Enterprises Private Limited; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PHE Group in Brisbane invites an HSE Advisor to join a permanent, full-time role based at our Eagle Farm office. The position involves a mix of local work and away assignments across Australia.

You will lead WHS & Environment culture, perform training needs analysis, manage internal audits, records, and reports, and coordinate workers' compensation matters. The successful candidate will have a Diploma in OHS or Cert IV WHS, and qualifications in auditing and return-to-work coordination; strong

Qualifications

• Diploma OHS qualified or Cert IV WHS required.
• Training and Assessing qualification preferred.
• Internal Auditing qualification preferred.
• D&A testing qualification or ability to obtain.
• Return to Work Coordination Qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead WHS & Environment across site.
• Conduct training needs analysis and manage internal audits.
• Prepare reports and collect evidence of compliance.
• Manage workers' compensation matters and return-to-work programs.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct on-site D&A testing.

Skills

Safety leadership

Attention to detail

MS Word

MS Excel

Problem solving

Education

Diploma OHS

Cert IV WHS

Training and Assessing qualification

D&A testing qualification

Return to Work Coordination Qualification

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking safety and quality- conscious HSE Advisor to join the team. In this role, you will be based out of our Eagle Farm office on a permanent, full-time basis. This is position will be a mixture of local and away work.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking safety and quality- conscious HSE Advisor to join the team. In this role, you will be based out of our Eagle Farm office on a permanent, full-time basis. This is position will be a mixture of local and away work.

We encourage candidates from across Brisbane and surrounding areas to apply.

In This Role, You Will

• Provide leadership that encourages Work Health, Safety & Environment throughout site to create a continuous improvement culture and implement best practice management systems in the workplace
• Undertake regular training needs analysis and manage internal audit programs in consultation with management team
• Prepare reports, record data, and collect evidence of the site’s compliance
• Provide active management of workers' compensation matters, including rehabilitation, case management and return to work programs
• Report any workers compensation matters to Management
• Ensure that all people work sensibly, safely and abide to all WHS & Environmental Acts and Regulations
• Conduct random D&A testing on site
• Identify health, safety, and environmental non-conformances, conduct investigations and develop solutions for implementation
  
  

About You

• Experience as a HSE Advisor working on Industrial Electrical construction projects
• Able to identify and resolve complex problems in a timely manner
• Excellent attitude to safety
• Sound working knowledge and understanding of WHS and Environmental legislation, standards and code of practice
• Strong Safety Leadership
• Highly organised with impeccable attention to detail
• Sound Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel skills
• Flexible and open to working away from home, as required by the company.
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Diploma OHS qualified or Minimum of Cert IV WHS
• Training and Assessing qualification
• Internal Auditing training (preferred)
• D&A testing qualification or ability to obtain
• Return to Work Coordination Qualification
  
  

About Phe Group

PHE Group is an electrical and instrumentation contractor with five specialist divisions and more than 50 years’ experience. From design and installation to commissioning, shutdowns and logistics, we deliver projects that last.

We support dynamic sectors – from energy transition to advanced manufacturing and resource reform. As these industries change, our clients rely on us to deliver with consistency and adapt in step with their priorities. Our enduring relationships with Tier 1 asset owners reflect our ability to respond, adapt and deliver.

With 500+ people and branches across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania, we’re positioned to respond quickly and deliver consistency.

PHE Group’s reputation is reinforced by recent recognition at both State and National levels. At the 2025 NECA SA/NT Excellence Awards, we secured honours across the Industrial Large ($2M–$20M) and Industrial X-Large ($20M+) categories for BHP’s Carrapateena Hydrofloat and Underground Crusher 2.0 projects respectively. We also received the Perpetual Award – the judges’ highest accolade, reserved for the project they consider the standout submission across all categories – recognising excellence in safety, quality, innovation and culture.

This success was followed by national recognition at the 2025 NECA National Excellence Awards, where PHE Group received the Industrial X-Large Project ($20M+) award for the Carrapateena Underground Crusher 2.0 project, and a Certificate of Commendation – Industrial Large ($2M–$20M) for the Carrapateena Hydrofloat project. These achievements highlight the calibre of our people and affirm the standards that guide our work across every division of PHE Group.

Come be a part of that success. Join an award-winning team – and take your place in delivering projects that are shaping the future of Australia’s evolving sectors and the electrical industry.

About Our Process

Applying for a role at PHE Group? Our website provides step-by-step instructions on your pathway into the business – including checklists to guide you in preparing for the interview process. See our website: www.phe.net.au/careers/recruitment-process

We seek people who bring both capability and alignment with our values. To support this, our recruitment process includes a range of checks to confirm suitability for the role and workplace. These may include police and background clearances, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, right-to-work verification, reference checks, and other due diligence measures.

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

At PHE Group, diversity is core to how we build strong teams and deliver complex projects. Our workforce reflects the reality of a modern Australia – bringing together people across gender, culture, age, ability, career pathways, and global experience. This mix of perspectives leads to sharper thinking, stronger collaboration, and more resilient outcomes for our clients.

This commitment was recognised at the 2025 NECA Excellence Awards, where PHE Group was recognised with the Leaders in Diversity (Business) award at both Queensland and National levels. These honours speak to the breadth of our approach – expanding participation for women in trade pathways, creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous engagement, welcoming global capability and embedding inclusive practices across our organisation.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer who are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible. If you require adjustments to support your application, we encourage you to reach out so we can ensure the process works for you.