Senior Project HSE Advisor

Schneider Electric Corp; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex@Work

Coursera access

Fitness Passport

Share Program

Annual Leave Purchase

Employee discounts

Ongoing training

Global sustainability leader status

Job summary

Schneider Electric Australia seeks an experienced Senior Project HSE Advisor to provide practical, field-based HSE leadership to project teams, ensuring safe delivery while meeting regulatory requirements.

The role is highly visible, partnering with Project Managers, site teams, contractors and customers, with regular attendance at project locations and interstate travel. Flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Workplace Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Extensive HSE experience, ideally 10+ years in construction, industrial, infrastructure or services environments.
• Strong understanding of HSE management systems, risk assessment and legislative compliance.
• Experience in field-based projects and influencing diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to conduct audits, inspections and safety assurance activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive and resilient with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers to manage HSE risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain a strong field presence, working closely with project teams, contractors and customers.
• Identify hazards, assess risks and verify effectiveness of critical controls.
• Conduct risk-based inspections, audits and assurance activities.
• Provide practical HSE advice and challenge to project leaders.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

HSE leadership

Field presence

Audits & inspections

Incident investigations

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Education

Safety qualification (HSE)

Tools

Reporting systems

Job description

• Take a leading role in managing HSE risks across a growing portfolio of major projects.
• Work directly with project leaders and site teams to influence safety outcomes where it matters most.
• Field-based role | Competitive salary + bonus + career development opportunities

Join our Pacific HSE team and work alongside project delivery professionals who are committed to creating safe, compliant and high-performing environments across customer and Schneider Electric project sites.

The role

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project HSE Advisor to join our growing Projects business. In this pivotal role, you will provide practical, field-based HSE leadership and support to project teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely while meeting Schneider Electric, customer and regulatory requirements.

This is a highly visible role where you will partner with Project Managers, site teams, contractors and customers to proactively identify and manage risks, improve safety performance and foster a positive safety culture. The position is predominantly site-based, with an expectation of regular attendance at customer project locations and occasional interstate travel.

With all the tools to succeed, you will enjoy flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to make a genuine impact with one of the world's most respected sustainability leaders

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers to manage HSE risks and requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain a strong field presence, working closely with project teams, contractors and customers.
• Identify significant hazards, assess risks and verify the effectiveness of critical controls.
• Conduct risk-based inspections, audits and assurance activities.
• Provide practical HSE advice and constructive challenge to project leaders.
• Support incident investigations, corrective actions and HSE improvement initiatives.
• Monitor HSE performance, identify emerging risks and communicate matters requiring attention.

About You

You'll be an experienced HSE professional who understands the challenges of working in project environments and is comfortable making decisions, influencing others and managing competing priorities.

• Qualification in Workplace Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety or a related discipline
• Extensive HSE experience, ideally 10+ years within construction, industrial, infrastructure, projects or services environments.
• Strong understanding of HSE management systems, risk assessment, incident management and legislative compliance
• Experience working in field-based project environments and influencing diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to conduct audits, inspections, investigations and safety assurance activities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive and resilient approach.
• Advanced MS Office and reporting system skills

Benefits of Working for Schneider Electric

We offer a competitive salary package, bonus opportunities and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth, including:

• Flex@Work – a proactive, supportive and inclusive approach to flexible work options.

• FREE access to Coursera – online learning to support your ongoing development.
• Fitness Passport – focus on your health and wellbeing.
• Share Program with the option to participate and receive discounts and contributions.
• Annual Leave Purchase Options to provide greater flexibility.
• Employee discounts through Schneider Electric's rewards programs.
• Ongoing training and development on an expanding portfolio of Schneider products.
• Join the World's Most Sustainable Company and a recognised market leader.
• One of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2026 and an endorsed employer with WORK180.
• Be part of an organisation that lives its Values through Care and Inclusion.

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

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