Senior HSE Advisor

CMC; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowances

Project allowances

Loyalty program

Career development

Job security

Job summary

CMC, a privately owned civil contractor based in Queensland, seeks an experienced Senior HSE Advisor to lead HSE across projects and mentor teams. You will deliver coaching, safety culture improvements and expert guidance to project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to meet regulatory obligations.

You will be responsible for incident investigations, risk management, and development of HSE plans, while supporting environmental and occupational health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Cert IV in Workplace Health and Safety required.
• Experience leading HSE on major civil infrastructure/mining projects.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation and compliance obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE activities across assigned projects, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Provide coaching and leadership to project teams and subcontractors to drive safety culture.
• Identify and manage project risks through planning, audits, inspections and investigations.
• Develop and maintain HSE management systems, plans and training.
• Lead incident investigations and reporting to support safe delivery.

Skills

HSE management

Audit leadership

Safety coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Diploma or Cert IV in WHS

Tools

Permit-to-work systems

Job description

About CMC

CMC is 100% privately owned, Australian Tier 2 civil contractor based in Queensland, specialising in civil and mining infrastructure. We provide expert design and construction services across various sectors, including roads, bridges, renewable energy, resources, flood recovery, mining, water, and waste management. With a strong focus on our people and culture, we are proud of our 21-year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW. Our extensive experience and capabilities ensure we deliver high-quality outcomes for every project.

The opportunity

CMC is experiencing a strong period of sustained growth, driven by the continued success of our precontracts team and a healthy pipeline of secured work. As a result of recently awarded projects through Qld, we’re now seeking experienced Senior HSE Advisors who will play a key role in the safe delivery of our projects while providing leadership, mentoring and expert HSE guidance across project teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all HSE activities across assigned projects, ensuring compliance with company standards, client requirements and legislative obligations.
• Provide HSE advice, coaching and leadership to project teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders to drive a strong safety culture.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks through effective planning, auditing, inspections, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, implement and maintain HSE management systems, plans, procedures, training programs and project documentation.
• Lead incident investigations, corrective actions, compliance activities and reporting to support safe project delivery and business performance.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, regulators, project teams and other stakeholders to achieve positive HSE outcomes.
• Support environmental and occupational health initiatives, emergency preparedness and return-to-work programs where required.

About You

• Diploma or Cert IV (minimum) in Workplace Health and Safety.
• Construction HSE management (7+ years).
• Demonstrated experience working in a senior HSE role on major civil infrastructure, mining or construction projects.
• Implementation and monitoring permit-to-work system experience.
• Experience in WH&S/HSE management techniques and tools.
• Strong knowledge of applicable Queensland WHS legislation and compliance obligations.
• Advanced skills in relevant computer software packages; use of basic functions of word processing, spreadsheet and email software.
• Ability to conduct, lead and interpret audits and reviews.
• Proven ability to influence, coach and mentor operational teams and stakeholders.
• TMR and/or TfNSW experience will be highly regarded.
• Must be willing to work on a FI/FO or DI/DO roster. Project uplifts and allowances are paid when working on roster.

What We're Offering

• Highly competitive salary packages plus vehicle and project allowances.
• An industry-leading incentivised employee loyalty program.
• Ongoing career development and mentoring support.
• Job security through a solid project pipeline.

We respect your time and interest so you will receive a response, whether shortlisted or not.

At CMC, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe it makes us stronger. We warmly welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities to apply and join us in building an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Please note, you will need to be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or have a current valid visa allowing you the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.

CMC manages all recruitment activity internally in the first instance. Where external support is required, engagement will be coordinated directly through our preferred supplier network.