Safety, Health & Environment Advisor

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Additional annual leave

Paid study leave / professional dev

Job summary

AECOM Australia is seeking a SHE Advisor to provide on-site safety assurance across design and construction teams in Queensland, ensuring safety systems and standards are upheld on the ground.

You will coach and influence site supervisors, conduct inspections and investigations, and report on safety performance to support good governance across the program. The role offers hybrid work options and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in a safety-related discipline with ICAM Lead Investigator certification.
• Approximately 10 years' experience in a safety role within construction, infrastructure or utilities.
• Comfortable travelling across Queensland and operating autonomously across multiple sites.
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with contractors, site teams and client stakeholders.
• High-risk licences and Working at Heights certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety assurance across design and construction delivery teams in Queensland.
• Support site teams with practical, on-the-spot safety advice.
• Conduct spot checks, audits, inspections and incident investigations using ICAM methodology.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to reflect safety systems at all stages of delivery.
• Produce clear safety reporting and support governance across the program.

Skills

Autonomous across multiple sites

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Site safety leadership

Education

Safety-related degree

ICAM Lead Investigator certification

Job description

Company Description

\"I joined AECOM for the opportunity to work on meaningful, ANZ-wide projects with awesome people, and I’ve stayed because the opportunities to grow my career and leadership experience - Lauren Spring, Environment - Group Manager\"

AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

Job Description

Supporting delivery of works across the Games minor venues program, the SHE Advisor plays a hands-on, site-focused role providing safety assurance across design and construction delivery teams in Queensland to ensure safety systems, processes and standards are upheld on the ground.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Serving as the go-to SHE resource for site teams and supervisors across Queensland project locations, providing practical, on-the-spot advice that helps people work safely and confidently every day.
• Playing an active role in the fundamentals that keep safety on track - conducting spot checks, audits, inspections and incident investigations using ICAM methodology, and applying sound judgement across varied site conditions.
• Partnering with design and construction delivery teams and contractors in the field, acting as the client's eyes on the ground to ensure safety systems and standards are reflected at every stage of delivery.
• Coaching and influencing site supervisors and leadership to uphold safety expectations, building trust and credibility as a visible, on-site presence.
• Producing clear, well-structured reporting on safety performance and investigation outcomes, keeping the Senior Manager informed and supporting good governance across the program.

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes, you could still be a great fit for this role, we encourage you to apply.

• Degree qualified in a safety-related discipline (preferred), with ICAM Lead Investigator certification.
• Approximately 10 years' experience in a safety role within construction, infrastructure or utilities, including exposure to structural, geotechnical or civil works.
• Comfortable operating autonomously across multiple sites, with flexibility to travel regularly across Queensland.
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with contractors, site teams and client stakeholders.
• High-risk licences and Working at Heights certification advantageous; exposure to high-risk environments viewed positively.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Swap public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.