Site Based HSE Advisor

ACLE Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car on-site

Accommodation provided

Competitive hourly rates

Supportive safety culture

Job summary

ACLE Services is seeking an on-site HSE Advisor to join our growing construction delivery team across regional Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. You will work hands-on with operational teams to manage risk, support safe work practices and drive a strong safety culture on solar and BESS projects.

You will lead site inspections, investigations, and risk assessments, while coordinating training, SWMS/JSEA updates and environmental controls to ensure regulatory compliance and project

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety.
• 3+ years in an HSE Advisor role, preferably in renewable energy or construction.
• Driver's License.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture across construction operations.
• Lead site inspections to ensure safety standards and regulations are met.
• Conduct workplace investigations and close-out corrective actions.
• Lead health and safety initiatives in line with client manuals and company policies.
• Review and update SWMS and JSEA to ensure effective risk management on-site.
• Conduct risk assessments and enforce safety measures to prevent incidents.
• Deliver HSE training, inductions, toolbox talks and safety communications.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HSE policies and SOPs.
• Oversee site inductions for employees and contractors, ensuring compliance.
• Oversee safety audits, incident investigations, RTW and workers' compensation claims.
• Provide regular reports to site management and assist with audits and compliance reviews.
• Monitor environmental controls and waste management.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Risk assessment

Safety culture

Problem-solving

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety

Tools

HammerTech

Sharepoint

Autodesk

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACLE Services is looking for an on-site HSE Advisor to join our growing construction delivery team, delivering utility-scale Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across regional Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.

This is a hands-on, site-based role where you’ll be a trusted HSE partner to operational teams, providing practical advice and guidance, identifying and managing risk, supporting safe work practices and working collaboratively to find solutions that allow construction activities to move forward safely.

This role is available for an immediate start.

What We Offer

• Rosters vary on different projects, some are 6 day week, 10:4 days or weekly swings.
• Competitive hourly rates and applicable allowances including car on-site
• Accommodation provided when working away from home
• Work on industry-leading renewable energy projects
• Supportive team environment with strong safety culture

About the Role

As our HSE Advisor, you will be site-based and play a crucial role in ensuring our project works are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Your expertise will support our project teams to maintain the highest safety standards while delivering innovative solutions for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture across all construction operations through visible field leadership, coaching and engagement with employees
• Lead site inspections to ensure safety standards and regulationsare being met.
• Conduct workplace investigations and support the implementations and close-out of corrective actions
• Lead project health and safety initiatives in line with client’s HSE Manual, ACLE company policies, and state/federal regulations.
• Review and update SWMS and JSEA’sto ensure effective risk management on-site.
• Conduct risk assessmentsand enforce safety measures to prevent workplace incidents.
• Deliver HSE training, inductions, toolbox talks and safety communications to build workforce capability and awareness
• Support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of HSE policies, safety operating procedures and initiatives
• Manage and oversee employee and contractor HSE induction to site ensuring contactor SWMS, Equipment and staff are compliant.
• Oversee safety audits, incident investigations, RTW and worker’s compensationclaims.
• Provide regular reports to site managementand assist with audits and compliance reviews.
• Monitor compliance and procedures, permits, risk management processes and environmental controls.
• Develop and implement emergency response plansand ensure readiness through regular drills.
• Ensure environmental compliancethrough waste management, recycling, and proper PPE usage.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate quality managementwith safety protocols.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety(minimum).
• Experienced with return-to-work practices
• 3+ yearsof experience in HSE Advisor role, preferably in the renewable energyor construction industry.
• Driver's License
• Familiarity with Brownfields environmentsand adapting safety protocols in complex operational sites.
• Strong understanding of Workplace Health & Safety Acts, regulations, and risk managementprinciples.
• Proficient in Microsoft Officeand safety management systemslike Sharepoint, HammerTech and Autodesk.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and influence positive safety behaviour on-site.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and an eye for safety and quality.
• Experience in Solar, Battery Energy Storage, or electrical substation projects.
• Workforce Training and Assessment certification, desirable but not essential
• Familiarity with Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC)requirements.
• Previous experience with site-based environmental compliance.