Senior HSE Advisor - Major Renewable Project – QLD

UGL Pty Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OneRewards program

Discounted health insurance

Wellness program with vitality

16 weeks parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Development plans

Job summary

UGL Pty Limited is seeking a Senior HSE Advisor for a major renewable energy project in Queensland, operating in a FIFO/DIDO environment. You will work on-site with supervisors and crews, driving safety improvements, investigations and risk management across the project scope.

The role emphasizes practical safety leadership, collaboration with the HSE Manager, and continuous improvement across a complex construction site with a focus on incident prevention and culture-building.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior HSE Advisor in renewable energy projects.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to positively influence people at all levels.
• Experience leading investigations, managing risk and driving safety improvement initiatives.
• A practical, down-to-earth approach to safety and a genuine passion for supporting people in the field.
• Comfortable working in a site-based FIFO/DIDO environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical safety support and guidance across all site activities.
• Partner with supervisors, contractors and project leaders to manage risk and improve safety performance.
• Coach and mentor frontline teams to strengthen safety culture and accountability.
• Lead investigations, inspections, audits and risk reviews to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support compliance with project, client and legislative requirements while driving continuous improvement across the site.

Skills

Senior HSE experience

Relationship building

Investigations & risk

Practical safety approach

FIFO/DIDO site work

Education

Workplace health & safety qualifications

Job description

Senior HSE Advisor - Major Renewable Project – QLD FIFO/DIDO

Join UGL at the forefront of Australia's energy transition. Having delivered 13 solar farms and 14 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the country, we're continuing to grow our renewable energy portfolio and creating long-term career opportunities for our people. As a Senior HSE Advisor, you'll be out on site working alongside supervisors, crews and project leaders to keep safety front of mind, support the team and help solve problems before they become incidents. You'll join a major renewable energy project from the ground up, with the backing of a permanent role and future opportunities across UGL's growing pipeline of renewable energy projects.

Why this role

• Take on a key safety role on a major renewable energy project.
• Join an experienced project team that values practical safety and visible leadership.
• Influence leaders, coach teams and help shape the culture on site.
• Permanent role backed by UGL's strong pipeline of renewable energy projects across Australia.
• Work for a Tier 1 contractor with a proven track record delivering complex energy infrastructure.
• Build your career across future battery, wind, solar and power projects.

About the role

This is a hands-on, site-based role for someone who enjoys being out in the field, building relationships and working closely with operational teams. You'll act as a trusted safety partner across the project, helping leaders manage risk, supporting frontline crews and driving positive safety outcomes. You'll also play a key role in investigations, audits, safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities across a complex construction environment. Working closely with the HSE Manager and project leadership team, you'll help ensure safety remains at the centre of everything we do.

Key responsibilities

• Provide practical safety support and guidance across all site activities.
• Partner with supervisors, contractors and project leaders to manage risk and improve safety performance.
• Coach and mentor frontline teams to strengthen safety culture and accountability.
• Lead investigations, inspections, audits and risk reviews to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support compliance with project, client and legislative requirements while driving continuous improvement across the site.

What we offer

• Access to our OneRewards Discount Program.
• Discounted Medibank health insurance.
• Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
• 16 weeks paid primary parental leave.
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
• Development opportunities supported by Individual Development Plans.
• The opportunity to contribute to some of Australia's most significant energy infrastructure projects.

About you

• Experience as a Senior HSE Advisor in renewable energy projects.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to positively influence people at all levels.
• Experience leading investigations, managing risk and driving safety improvement initiatives.
• Relevant workplace health and safety qualifications.
• A practical, down-to-earth approach to safety and a genuine passion for supporting people in the field.
• Comfortable working in a site-based FIFO/DIDO environment.

About Us

UGL is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services across rail, transport, communications, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. As part of the CIMIC Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, mature-aged workers and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process, including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical assessment. Ref: 268957