Maritime HSE Advisor | Safety & Compliance Lead

Austal; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Career progression

Diversity and inclusion

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Austal in Henderson, Western Australia, is seeking an HSE Advisor to provide health, safety and environmental support to the LCH Project Team, ensuring HSE requirements are implemented, monitored and continually improved across project activities. You will collaborate with leaders, operations and external stakeholders to foster a safety-first culture and ensure compliance, reporting and investigations.

The role emphasises ISO 45001/ISO 14001 assurance, maintaining HSE plans, documentation and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Cert IV in Work Health & Safety is required or preferred.
• White Card (Construction Induction) is required.
• Demonstrated experience in an HSE advisory role within construction, manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver timely outcomes.
• Eligibility for Defence Security Clearance.
• Internal Auditor qualification or experience.
• ICAM Investigation training or experience.
• First Aid/Emergency Response qualifications.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction, defence or industrial projects.
• Experience mentoring or providing guidance within HSE teams.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of HSE management system and project-specific HSE requirements.
• Maintain HSE management plans, risk assessments and project documentation.
• Facilitate hazard, incident reporting and investigation activities.
• Partner with project leaders, workforce and contractors to improve safety performance.
• Prepare and deliver accurate HSE reporting and compliance information.
• Support ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 assurance and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Prioritization/ multitasking

Education

Diploma or Cert IV in Work Health & Safety

White Card (Construction Induction)

Job description

Austal in Henderson, Western Australia, is seeking an HSE Advisor to provide health, safety and environmental support to the LCH Project Team, ensuring HSE requirements are implemented, monitored and continually improved across project activities. You will collaborate with leaders, operations and external stakeholders to foster a safety-first culture and ensure compliance, reporting and investigations.

The role emphasises ISO 45001/ISO 14001 assurance, maintaining HSE plans, documentation and