Senior HSE Advisor

Ausenco Careers; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausenco is seeking an experienced Senior Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Advisor to support the Hillside Project in South Australia. The role requires field-based HSE leadership within an EPCM environment, contractor assurance, and governance of the Project HSE Management Plan.

The start is January 2027. You will provide practical HSE advice to the EPCM construction management team and contractors, review SWMS/JSEA, verify critical controls for high-risk work, and drive incident

Qualifications

• Significant HSE experience (8–10+ years) in major construction projects.
• Experience with EPCM, mining, or industrial construction.
• Strong contractor HSE management and field assurance.
• Knowledge of South Australian WHS legislation and PCBU duties.
• Experience with SWMS/JSEA reviews, risk verification, audits and investigations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• WH&S qualification; greenfield commissioning and SIMOPS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HSE advice to the EPCM construction management team and construction contractors.
• Support contractor mobilisation reviews, audits, inspections and performance monitoring.
• Review contractor HSE plans, risk assessments, SWMS and JSEAs.
• Verify critical controls for high-risk construction work and support Workfront readiness and SIMOPS planning.
• Support contractor coordination, PCBU consultation and agreed permit-to-work and site access processes.
• Participate in incident investigation, corrective action management and HSE reporting.
• Build relationships with the client, contractors and supervisors and champion visible HSE leadership.

Skills

HSE leadership

EPCM project delivery

Mining / minerals processing

Contractor assurance

WHS legislation knowledge SA

Incident investigation

Communication & stakeholder influence

Education

WH&S qualification

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Ausenco is seeking an experienced Senior Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Advisor to support delivery of the Hillside Project in South Australia. Working within a dynamic Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) environment, you will provide practical field-based HSE leadership, contractor assurance and support for the Project HSE Management Plan and agreed Principal Contractor governance arrangements. This role will commence in January 2027.

About the role

• Provide practical HSE advice to the EPCM construction management team and construction contractors.
• Support contractor mobilisation reviews, audits, inspections and performance monitoring.
• Review contractor HSE plans, risk assessments, SWMS and JSEAs.
• Verify critical controls for high-risk construction work and support Workfront readiness and SIMOPS planning.
• Support contractor coordination, PCBU consultation and agreed permit-to-work and site access processes.
• Participate in incident investigation, corrective action management and HSE reporting.
• Build relationships with the client, contractors and supervisors and champion visible HSE leadership.

About you

• Significant HSE experience (ideally 8–10+ years), including major construction projects.
• Demonstrated EPCM, mining, minerals processing or industrial construction experience.
• Strong contractor HSE management and field assurance capability.
• Sound knowledge of South Australian WHS legislation, PCBU duties and Principal Contractor obligations.
• Experience with SWMS/JSEA reviews, critical risk verification, audits and incident investigations.
• Strong communication, influencing and practical problem-solving skills.
• Recognised WHS/OHS qualification; greenfield processing, commissioning and SIMOPS experience highly regarded.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package we offer:

• Career advancement -Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
• Work Life Balance –Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.
• Holistic approach to wellness –Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services.
• Accessible leadership team –Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us and work a better way.