Permit Support Officer

UGL Pty Limited; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Household discounts

Health and well-being discounts

Holiday discounts

Retail discounts

Grocery discounts

Job summary

UGL is seeking a Permit-to-Work specialist to support Defence fuel operations nationwide, combining site visits with office work and flexible WFH arrangements.

You will review permits, SWMS and safety documentation, mentor Permit Officers, and help drive continual improvement across the contract while travelling as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Permit-to-Work, Safety or Operational role in high‑risk industries.
• Strong understanding of permit-to-work systems and risk management.
• Experience reviewing permits, SWMS and safety documentation.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain Defence Security Clearance (NV1).
• Willingness to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide permit-to-work guidance and support to operational teams and Permit Officers.
• Review permits, SWMS and other safety documentation to ensure safe, compliant execution.
• Mentor and develop Permit Officers across locations.
• Lead ongoing improvement of permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.

Skills

Permit-to-Work experience

Risk management

Safety documentation

Driver's Licence

Defence NV1 clearance

Job description

The Opportunity

Step into a national role supporting one of Australia's most critical Defence infrastructure contracts. You'll enjoy a genuine mix of site work, office time and work-from-home flexibility, while working across a variety of maintenance, project and operational activities. Reporting to the National HSE Manager, you'll be the go-to permit-to-work specialist across the network, providing support, advice and guidance to operational teams and Permit Officers. You'll review permits, SWMS and other safety documentation, helping ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the high standards expected within the Defence environment. The role offers plenty of variety and autonomy, with opportunities to travel, work with different teams and influence how permit-to-work processes are delivered nationally. You'll also play a key part in mentoring and developing Permit Officers, sharing your expertise and driving continual improvement across the contract. Well suited to someone looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while enjoying flexibility and career stability.

Why consider this opportunity?

• National role supporting Defence fuel operations across Australia.
• Flexible work model combining site visits, office-based work and work-from-home arrangements.
• Can be based in Darwin (preferred) or WA.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop Permit Officers across multiple locations.
• Play a key role improving permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
• Work closely with Defence stakeholders and operational teams on critical infrastructure projects.
• Long-term Defence contract offering stability, variety and career growth.
• Exposure to complex maintenance, construction and commissioning activities within a high-risk environment.

Requires

• Proven experience in a Permit-to-Work, Safety or Operational role within oil & gas, fuels, petrochemical, energy, mining or other high-risk industries.
• Strong understanding of permit-to-work systems, risk management and safe systems of work.
• Experience reviewing permits, SWMS and safety documentation.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain a Defence Security Clearance (NV1).
• Willingness to travel nationally as required.

About Us

As the major Defence Fuel Network Managing Contractor, UGL has firmly established itself as Australia’s leading Defence services provider. With extensive expertise in reviewing, maintaining, and remediating critical assets and infrastructure, we deliver on our nation’s sovereign capability through world-class, integrated asset management, operations and maintenance - supporting and strengthening the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) national security across the country.

What we offer

When you join UGL, you’ll work alongside some of Australia's leading experts, contributing to major projects from start to finish. This gives you real opportunities to grow quickly, explore your interests, and shape a career that suits your goals and lifestyle.

We offer a wide range of career paths across different industries and roles, with plenty of opportunities to learn, progress, and take on new challenges.

Many of our leaders have grown within the company, showing our strong focus on developing and promoting our people.

You will enjoy great staff benefits including:

• Paid parental leave – primary and non-primary carers.
• Household expenses discounts including energy, internet, phone.
• Health and well-being including discounts on health insurance, gym, psychology and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Holiday – discounts on accommodation, car hire, flights.
• Retail discounts – technology, beauty, crafts, household appliances.
• Grocery discounts – major supermarkets and online shops.

More information on our culture and benefits is available at Job search | UGL careers.

Interested in building your career with UGL?