Health & Safety Advisor at UGL Limited

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HSEQ Management, WH&S Legislation, Incident Investigation, Audit Capability, Stakeholder Engagement, Contractor Management, Safety In Design, Injury Management, ISO 45001, Risk Management, Safety Reporting, Compliance Monitoring

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

TasWater’s Capital Delivery Office (CDO) is seeking an experienced Senior Safety Advisor to play a key role in driving safety excellence across a major infrastructure and capital works program. About TasWater Capital Delivery Office The TasWater Capital Delivery Office (CDO) is an Alliance between TasWater, UGL, CPB and WSP, established to deliver an accelerated capital delivery program that improves services for communities across Tasmania. The core business of the TasWater Capital Delivery Office (CDO) is to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of quality capital works projects for TasWater that will meet the needs of TasWater’s business, their stakeholders and Tasmanian communities for years to come. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and this role is critical in supporting our people, contractors and partners to go home safe every day. The Opportunity This role will be based on the Selfs Point Sewer Transformation Project. Reporting to the Project Director, the Senior Safety Advisor will provide hands‑on advice and operational support to project teams, ensuring safety programs, systems and initiatives are effectively implemented and continuously improved. You will work closely with project management, site teams and key stakeholders to identify and manage HSE risks, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with legislative and organisational requirements. Key responsibilities Provide expert safety advice and support across capital projects Implement, review and improve the HSEQ management system Monitor and interpret WH&S legislation and ensure compliance across projects Conduct audits, inspections and investigations, managing corrective actions Support safety in design, construction and contractor management activities Contribute to safety reporting, KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives Liaise with regulators, partners and external stakeholders as required Support return‑to‑work and injury management processes Promote and embed a strong “One HSE” safety culture across the Alliance Minimum Requirements Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or related discipline) Significant experience in safety, health and environmental management within construction or infrastructure, preferably in a Tier 1 Contractor. Strong knowledge of WH&S, environmental and workers compensation legislation Experience developing and implementing safety management systems Sound working knowledge of ISO 45001 (and ideally ISO 9001 / 14001 / 31000) Incident investigation experience and audit capability Strong reporting, documentation and stakeholder engagement skills Current C Class driver’s licence Why join TasWater CDO? Be part of a high‑profile Alliance delivering critical infrastructure for Tasmania Opportunity to influence safety outcomes on complex, large‑scale projects Collaborative, values‑driven culture focused on getting it right Career development and growth within a forward‑thinking organisation Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a requirement for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

Responsibilities

Provide expert safety advice and operational support to project teams to ensure the effective implementation of safety programs. Manage HSE risks, conduct audits and investigations, and promote a strong safety culture across the Alliance.