Senior HSE Advisor

ConsultANZ; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ConsultANZ is seeking a Senior HSE Advisor to take ownership of Health, Safety and Environment across a major marine infrastructure project in Queensland. You will lead HSE strategy, ensuring safe work practices and regulatory compliance during all construction activities.

The role requires deep knowledge of HSE legislation, risk management and environmental compliance, with the ability to drive a strong safety culture on site and via stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience.
• Experience as an HSE Advisor on major construction projects.
• Marine civil construction or heavy marine works experience desirable.
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and risk management.
• Ability to work independently and own HSE on site.
• FIFO on a 2:1 roster and office option in Melbourne/Brisbane

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all health, safety and environmental activities across the project.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, regulations, standards and project requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments, implementing corrective actions.
• Develop, implement and maintain project-specific HSE plans, procedures and documentation.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including barge operations and heavy lifting over water.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and site personnel to promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

HSE leadership

Risk assessment

Audits

Stakeholder management

Site supervision

Communication

Job description

ConsultANZ is seeking a Senior HSE Advisor for a major marine infrastructure project in Queensland. The successful candidate will take ownership of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) across the project, ensuring safe work practices and compliance throughout construction.

ConsultANZ is seeking a Senior HSE Advisor for a major marine infrastructure project in Queensland. The successful candidate will take ownership of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) across the project, ensuring safe work practices and compliance throughout construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all health, safety and environmental activities across the project.
• Ensure compliance with relevant HSE legislation, regulations, standards and project requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Develop, implement and maintain project-specific HSE plans, procedures and documentation.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including barge operations, heavy lifting over water and structural steel installation.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and site personnel to promote a strong safety culture.

ConsultANZ is seeking a Senior HSE Advisor for a major marine infrastructure project in Queensland. The successful candidate will take ownership of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) across the project, ensuring safe work practices and compliance throughout construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all health, safety and environmental activities across the project.
• Ensure compliance with relevant HSE legislation, regulations, standards and project requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Develop, implement and maintain project-specific HSE plans, procedures and documentation.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including barge operations, heavy lifting over water and structural steel installation.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and site personnel to promote a strong safety culture.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience.
• Previous experience as an HSE Advisor or Senior HSE Advisor on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in marine civil construction, piling, bridge construction or major concrete works is highly desirable.
• Experience with barges, heavy lifting or over-water construction would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, risk management and environmental compliance.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of HSE operations on site.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Australian working rights; suitably experienced New Zealand candidates will also be considered.
• Willingness to work FIFO on a 2:1 roster.
• The role will initially be office-based, with the option to work from Melbourne or Brisbane. FIFO site work in Queensland, is scheduled to commence in April 2026

What’s in It for You?

• $140K–$160K base salary + superannuation + 41% site uplift once FIFO site work commences.
• Permanent position with an established contractor.
• Opportunity to work on a major marine infrastructure project.
• Take ownership of HSE across a technically challenging construction project.
• Join a collaborative project team delivering significant infrastructure works.

Additional information

• Competitive base salary + superannuation + 41% site uplift.
• Permanent position with an established contractor.
• Work on a major multi-million-dollar marine infrastructure project.