Senior HSE Advisor

Zenith Energy; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 FIFO roster

Competitive remuneration package

Collaborative safety-focused team

Job summary

Zenith Energy invites an experienced Senior HSE Advisor to join the KCGM project in Western Australia on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Based onsite in Perth, you will drive HSE leadership across all project activities, promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with Zenith Energy, client and regulatory requirements.

You will lead incident investigations, risk assessments and audits, review safety plans, coordinate training and support governance across the site, with a 2:1 FIFO

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' HSE experience in high-risk environments.
• Experience in FIFO or remote operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, 9001 and 14001 standards.
• Current Manual C-Class driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE leadership across project activities and ensure compliance with Zenith Energy and client HSE requirements.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across site, proactively identifying and addressing HSE risks and concerns.
• Support establishment and management of safe project sites in line with client requirements and legislation.
• Review contractor safety plans and provide guidance on SWMS, SWPs, JHAs and other safety docs.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct and oversee site inspections, audits and HSE assurance activities.
• Manage permits and authorisations for high-risk activities.
• Coordinate emergency response procedures and safety drills.
• Mentor HSE Advisors and site personnel to promote best practices.

Skills

HSE leadership

Incident investigation

Risk management

Auditing

MS Office

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

4WD off-road certification

Auditor certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Zenith Energy and help deliver one of Australia's largest hybrid renewable energy projects.

Zenith is delivering a major new 532MW hybrid power system supporting Northern Star Resources' Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) operations near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. The project combines 256MW of wind generation, 138MW of solar generation and a 138MW/300MWh battery energy storage system, providing reliable, lower-emission power to one of Australia's largest gold mining operations.

Senior HSE Advisor – KCGM Project - FIFO - 2:1 Roster / 12 Month Fixed Term Contract / Point of Hire: Perth

This is an exciting opportunity to join a major renewable energy project where you'll help drive a proactive safety culture and support safe project delivery. Working alongside experienced project teams, you’ll provide HSE advice and build strong relationships across the site.

About the Role

As the site based Senior HSE Advisor, you’ll provide HSE leadership and be responsible for managing project HSE requirements, promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with Zenith Energy, client and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HSE leadership across project activities and ensure compliance with Zenith Energy and client HSE requirements.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across site, proactively identifying and addressing HSE risks and concerns.
• Support the establishment and ongoing management of safe project sites in accordance with client requirements and applicable legislation.
• Review contractor safety plans and provide guidance on SWMS, SWPs, JHAs and other project safety documentation.
• Lead incident and near‑miss investigations, including the identification and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Conduct and oversee site inspections, audits and other HSE assurance activities.
• Manage compliance associated with high‑risk activities, including permits and authorisations.
• Coordinate emergency response procedures, safety drills and crisis management activities.
• Maintain project HSE documentation, reports and registers and support corporate HSE reporting requirements.
• Lead toolbox meetings and support training, competency assessments and VOC activities.
• Liaise with clients regarding site HSE matters, including first aid, injury management, hazardous materials and waste.
• Provide mentoring, guidance and support to HSE Advisors and site personnel, sharing knowledge and promoting consistent HSE practices.

About You

You are an experienced HSE professional with a strong background supporting construction, projects or other high‑risk operational environments, ideally within the power, energy, mining or resources sectors.

You are confident working in a site‑based environment and have the ability to build effective relationships with project teams, contractors and clients while maintaining high safety standards.

As a senior member of the project team, you bring a practical and proactive approach to HSE, with the confidence to provide advice, challenge unsafe practices and support others to continuously improve safety performance.

• Minimum 7 years' HSE experience, including experience working in FIFO or remote environments.
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State workplace health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
• Root Cause Analysis training.
• Internal and/or External Auditor certification.
• Strong incident investigation, risk management and HSE assurance capability.
• Strong administration, reporting and documentation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with employees, contractors and clients.
• Competency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Current Manual C-Class driver's licence.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and 4WD off‑road certification will be highly regarded.
• Full, unrestricted Australian working rights are required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Certificate and medical clearance.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on one of Australia's largest renewable energy infrastructure projects.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• 2:1 FIFO roster
• A collaborative and safety‑focused team environment.
• Exposure to complex, large‑scale civil and renewable energy construction.

Zenith Energy is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Learn more about Zenith Energy and our commitment to sustainability and inclusion at www.zenithenergy.com.au.

Zenith Energy is creating an innovative and reliable renewable energy future, today. We specialise in bespoke off‑grid power generation and urban microgrids, with a focus on renewable energy generation.