HSE Advisor
Location: Henderson, WA
What’s on Offer
- Optional 9-day fortnight
- Career growth opportunities within an ASX-listed global shipbuilder
- Salary sacrificing & novated leasing options
- Retailer, insurance, and EAP discounts
The Opportunity
As a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting project teams through the delivery of HSE management system requirements. This role involves assisting operational teams and managers to identify hazards, minimise risks, and maintain HSE standards through the life of the project.
In this role you will support the HSE Leadership by contributing to strategic and operational HSE initiatives aligned with the company’s governing policy, target and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct workplace inspections and audits
- Lead and support HSE incident investigations (e.g., ICAM methodology)
- Develop and review Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and procedures
- Carry out risk assessments and hazard analysis
- Monitor and report HSE trends and performance metrics
- Support delivery of HSE Reporting, such as Monthly, Annual, ESG etc.
- Promote health awareness and manage workplace wellbeing programs
- Coordinate fitness-for-work initiatives (e.g., drug and alcohol testing)
- Support and Participate ISO45001 and ISO14001 audit programs
What You’ll Need
- Construction White Card
- Certificate IV, Diploma, or Degree in Work Health, Safety & Environment (or related field)
- Proven experience in HSE advisory roles within industrial or construction environments
- Knowledge of WHS and environmental legislation with ability to interpret and apply regulations
- Strong experience in incident investigation, audit processes, and risk management
- Skilled in HSE performance monitoring, compliance, and procedural development
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset
- Intermediate IT skills
- Current Driver's Licence and ability to travel across sites
Why Austal
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Clear career development and training pathways
- Inclusive, supportive, and dynamic team culture
- Opportunities to grow with a global industry leader
Our Values
Excellence â Customer Focus â Integrity â Teamwork
We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse individuals, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all ages.