Senior HSEQ Advisor

Duratec; Darwin; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay cycle

Employee referral program

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Duratec is seeking an HSEQ Advisor or Senior HSEQ Advisor to drive safety leadership across Darwin projects, with occasional site travel across the NT. This permanent, Monday–Friday role is based in our Darwin office and involves championing the HSEQ Management System and improvements in line with our policies and clients.

You will bring 5–7 years in Construction/Defence/Marine, a proactive on-site approach, strong communication, and a track record of guiding teams to safe, compliant outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years in Construction/Defence/Marine sectors.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Hands-on, on-site approach with proactive risk identification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainable outcomes in HSE through visible leadership.
• Lead and implement safety culture initiatives.
• Engage with NT Management Team and project Delivery Teams.
• Support planning, inspections, permits, risk reviews and investigations on delivery teams.
• Investigate incidents and support return-to-work programs.
• Assist in maintaining and reviewing the HSE Management System.
• Facilitate internal/external audits and implement corrective actions.

Skills

HSEQ leadership

Safety culture advocate

On-site leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Auditing & inspections

Education

Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Drive and champion positive safety behaviours, enabling a proactive culture within Darwin teams, to ensure overall HSEQ compliance with management system policies, management plans and procedures. Project scopes involve marine, Defence and construction remediation works.

This opportunity is open to both experienced HSEQ Advisors and Senior HSEQ Advisors. Permanent Monday to Friday position based out of our office in Darwin, NT with occasional site travel across the state.

Ideal for Darwin based candidates, however relocation assistance will be offered for the right candidate

YOUR ROLE

• Deliver sustainable outcomes in HSE through visible leadership and significant personal contribution to HSE improvement strategies
• Lead and implement initiatives focussed on safety culture
• As part of the Northern Territory Management Team; involvement and engagement in the business strategy
• Build trusting relationships with your team of HSE advisors and Delivery Teams offering your support and guidance
• Lead, influence and utilise your HSEQ skills and experience to support project teams
• Ensure HSE requirements, processes and systems are adhered to
• Investigate incidents, accidents and injuries, and support return to work programs
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and regular review of the Duratec HSE Management System
• Participate and facilitate internal and external system audits, implementing corrective actions
• Provide advice, input, and guidance in the review of HSE plans during tender submissions in the region when needed

About You

• Minimum of 5-7 years experience in the Construction/Defence/Marine sector
• You will be an enthusiastic advocate of safety with the ability to influence others
• A great communicator and recognise the essential role of every employee, subcontractor and site leader in delivering safe work outcomes on our projects
• Have previously led and guided a HSE team in the Construction / Defence / Mining Industry
• You will be an encouraging team player with the ability to multitask and work to strict deadlines
• Have an essential qualification in Health & Safety, or equivalent
• Be proactive and visible on site - be present on site, engaging with the teams of supervisors, managers, subcontractors and suppliers to identify risks early
• Hands on management of HSEQ outcomes - This role is not desk based.
• Actively support planning, inspections, permits, risk reviews and investigations, working alongside the delivery team to achieve safe and compliant outcomes.
• Champion HSEQ initiatives and work proactively to manage risks.
• Add value to delivery teams - be practical problem solver who help projects progress safely, balancing risk control with constructability, productivity and program requirements.

JOIN A REWARDING CULTURE

• Opportunity to thrive, develop and grow in a supportive environment
• Work life balance
• Ongoing rewards & recognition programs
• Access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare
• Employee referral programs up to $2000
• Attractive salary supported by a weekly pay cycle
• Company paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary sacrifice options
• Novated lease options
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available

About Us

The Duratec group of Companies is an ASX listed, solutions–driven business specialising in the protection, remediation, and enhancement of steel and concrete structures. We provide whole-of -life engineering, construction, and maintenance services with a Company focus on sustainably extending the life of the built environment. We’ve been around since 2010 giving us solid foundations and we’re currently on an exciting trajectory of growth.

Operating across Australia we work on projects in Defence, mining, energy, marine, infrastructure, and building and facades. Our reputation for collaboration and successful project delivery has resulted in Australia-wide expansion of the business and we’re dedicated to forming new branches across Australasia.

We have a workforce of approximately 1,200 people across 19 locations spanning every State and Territory in Australia. We have an exciting future ahead and it’s a great time to join the team!

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.