Senior HSE Advisor - Major Renewable Project – QLD

UGL - Projects - New Energy; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OneRewards Discount Program

Medibank health insurance

AIA Vitality Wellness Program

16 weeks paid parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Individual Development Plans

Access to significant energy infra.

Job summary

UGL is recruiting a Senior HSE Advisor for a site-based FIFO/DIDO renewables project in Australia. You will partner with supervision and operations to keep safety front of mind, build relationships and drive risk reduction on site.

You will lead investigations, audits and safety initiatives, while supporting continuous improvement and compliance with client and legislative requirements across the project. This is a permanent role with strong career prospects.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior HSE Advisor on renewable energy or major projects.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive safety improvements.
• Demonstrated capability to lead investigations and risk reviews.
• Relevant WHS qualifications and hands-on field approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical safety support and guidance across all site activities.
• Partner with supervisors and project leaders to manage risk and improve safety performance.
• Coach frontline teams to strengthen safety culture and accountability.
• Lead investigations, inspections, audits and risk reviews for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with project, client and legislative requirements.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Investigation skills

Risk management

Audits & inspections

Education

Workplace health and safety qualifications

Job description

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.

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