Renewables HSE Advisor: Contractor Risk & Safety

The Next Step Recruitment Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Next Step Recruitment Company – Sydney NSW is seeking an HSE Advisor to join a growing renewable energy business with projects and assets across Australia. You will support development, construction and operations with practical safety guidance.

You’ll focus on contractor management, risk and assurance, incident management, reporting, HSE systems and continuous improvement, applying established frameworks as the portfolio expands.

Qualifications

• Strong HSE experience gained within renewable energy, infrastructure, construction, utilities or another project and asset focused environment
• Experience working across construction projects, operational assets and contractor environments
• Sound technical capability across HSE management systems, risk, incidents, audits and assurance
• A practical approach with the ability to balance HSE requirements with commercial and operational priorities
• Strong relationship building skills and the credibility to work effectively with contractors, project teams, operational leaders and senior stakeholders
• The ability to influence outcomes and build safety ownership through engagement
• Confidence working autonomously across multiple priorities and geographically dispersed stakeholders
• A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to operate comfortably within a growing and evolving organisation
• Relevant qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline

Responsibilities

• Partner with project, development and operational teams to provide practical HSE advice and support
• Strengthen contractor management, oversight and assurance across projects and operational assets
• Support risk management activities and ensure key HSE risks are understood and effectively managed
• Participate in incident investigations, reviews and corrective actions, ensuring learnings are carried through the business
• Coordinate audit and assurance activities and support the close out of identified actions
• Contribute to HSE performance reporting, including monthly and board reporting
• Support the consistent application of existing HSE policies, standards and management systems
• Build the confidence and capability of leaders and teams to take greater ownership of safety
• Identify practical opportunities to simplify and improve HSE processes as the organisation continues to evolve

Job description

The Next Step Recruitment Company – Sydney NSW is seeking an HSE Advisor to join a growing renewable energy business with projects and assets across Australia. You will support development, construction and operations with practical safety guidance.

You’ll focus on contractor management, risk and assurance, incident management, reporting, HSE systems and continuous improvement, applying established frameworks as the portfolio expands.