Senior HSE Advisor

Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd (ALS) seeks a Senior Advisor HSE Projects for a six-month contract based in Scoresby. You will drive the national rollout of the HSE management system and harmonise practices across Victoria, SA and Tasmania, providing practical guidance, training and senior stakeholder engagement.

The role requires a tertiary HSE qualification, strong knowledge of WorkSafe regulations and psychosocial hazard management, and willingness to travel interstate.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Health and Safety, Environmental Science or related discipline is required.
• Strong knowledge of Australian safety legislation and WorkSafe regulations, injury management and return-to-work practices.
• Experience managing psychosocial hazards in a multi-site or high-risk environment.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, training and coaching skills, and proficiency with HSE management systems.

Responsibilities

• Continue the national rollout of key HSE projects and management systems.
• Support HSE integration and harmonisation across multiple businesses and sites.
• Partner with leaders to embed a strong safety culture aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and deliver training on HSE systems, risk management and compliance.
• Provide advice on safety legislation, WorkSafe requirements and injury prevention.
• Maintain HSE systems, procedures and documentation per regulatory requirements.
• Review incident investigations and ensure corrective actions support continuous improvement.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments and monthly performance reviews.
• Address psychosocial hazards through appropriate risk management processes.
• During leave coverage, guide HSE team members and liaise with regulators and stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Training and coaching

HSE management systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Tertiary qualification in Health and Safety or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Advisor HSE Projects

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Role Overview

The Role ALS is seeking an experienced Senior Advisor HSE Projects for a six-month contract based in Scoresby. You will support the national rollout of ALS’s global HSE management system and help harmonise HSE practices across operations in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Working with business leaders, laboratory management, HSE teams, HR, HSRs and Safety Champions, you will provide practical advice, deliver training and embed consistent approaches to safety, risk management and regulatory compliance. The role will also provide temporary leave coverage for the Senior HSE Advisor for approximately 8–10 weeks.

Day to day

• Continue the national rollout of key HSE projects and management systems.
• Support HSE integration and harmonisation across multiple businesses and sites.
• Partner with leaders to embed a strong safety culture aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and deliver training on HSE systems, risk management and compliance.
• Provide trusted advice on safety legislation, WorkSafe requirements and injury prevention.
• Maintain HSE systems, procedures and documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
• Review incident investigations and ensure corrective actions support continuous improvement.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments and monthly performance reviews.
• Ensure psychosocial hazards are addressed through appropriate risk management processes.
• During leave coverage, guide HSE team members and support engagement with regulators and stakeholders.

The essentials

• You will have a tertiary qualification in Health and Safety, Environmental Science or a related discipline, supported by experience in a strategic HSE advisory role within a multi-site or high-risk environment.
• You will bring strong knowledge of Australian safety legislation, WorkSafe regulations, injury management and return-to-work practices, along with experience managing psychosocial hazards.
• Success in this role will also require excellent stakeholder engagement, training and coaching skills, proficiency in HSE management systems and Microsoft Office, and a proactive approach to risk and continuous improvement.
• A current driver’s licence and the flexibility to travel interstate are essential.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities. Everyone Matters ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

About ALS

ALS is a global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries around the world. Using advanced technologies and innovative methods, we help our clients leverage data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world. Our people are the heart of our business, driving testing solutions and innovations to solve complex challenges and create lasting value for our clients. But most importantly, our people care – for each other and for the work we do. With over 20,000 team members across 70 countries, you’ll be part of a global network. Learn more about what makes our workplace great here. Didn’t see the right job for you today? We'd still love to hear from you. With a team of more than 20,000 employees across 70 countries, it takes all kinds of skills and expertise to make a company like ours thrive – and not all of them are in labs! We’re all about people – so show us who you are and why you're passionate about working with us by submitting your resume, and we’ll keep it on file for future opportunities. Want to know more? Check out our careers page to find out about the benefits of joining our team, and don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates.