HSE Advisor at UGL Limited

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HSE management, Risk assessment, Incident investigation, ICAM, WHS legislation, Safety culture, Field verification, Auditing, Hazard identification, Regulatory compliance, Communication, Stakeholder management, Environmental controls, Safety management systems

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

Based In Portland, Victoria Full time ongoing, Long-Term Position Opportunity to grow your career within a Tier 1 UGL delivers engineering, construction and maintenance services across the oil & gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence and telecommunications sectors. We operate in a fast‑paced, ever‑evolving environment and partner with some of Australia’s largest asset owners. About the role We are seeking a proactive and experienced HSE Advisor to support health, safety and environmental performance across a Alumina Smelter plant environment. This role is critical in promoting a strong safety culture, coaching field teams, and ensuring compliance with legislative, client and UGL safety management systems. Working closely with operations, maintenance, project teams and contractors, you will provide frontline HSE advice, conduct verifications in the field, lead incident investigations and help drive continuous improvement across site activities. What we offer Discounted Private Health Insurance Dedicated wellness program & rewards Exclusive staff discounts across various categories Career pathways within UGL and the wider CIMIC Group Opportunity to influence safety performance across a major processing facility Key Responsibilities Develop, own and administer the project HSE Management Plan Coach and support supervisors, leads and contractors in safe work practices and regulatory compliance. Conduct field-based verifications, inspections, audits and safety interactions. Deliver incident notifications, investigations (ICAM preferred) and corrective action management. Review and validate SWMS, permits, JHAs and work packs for high‑risk activities. Provide advice on hazard identification, risk assessment and environmental controls. Support the execution of shutdowns, projects and maintenance works from an HSE perspective. Maintain accurate HSE reporting, records and trend analysis to drive performance improvement. Promote a strong safety culture aligned with UGL and client values. About you Experience in HSE roles within mining, minerals processing, resources or heavy industry environments (bauxite or alumina highly regarded). Strong understanding of WHS legislation, risk management and safe systems of work. Demonstrated experience conducting field verifications, investigations and HSE leadership activities. ICAM training/experience highly desirable. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence behaviours on site. Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in a live operational environment. Relevant HSE qualifications (Cert IV, Diploma or degree in WHS/OHS or related discipline). About UGL As part of the CIMIC Group, UGL values diversity of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. How to apply If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please click Apply and follow the prompts. We will contact shortlisted candidates directly. Please note: Screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process, which may include reference checks, right‑to‑work verification, national police checks, AML checks and a pre‑employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening).

Responsibilities

The HSE Advisor will develop and administer the project HSE Management Plan while coaching teams on safe work practices and regulatory compliance. They are responsible for conducting field verifications, leading incident investigations, and driving continuous improvement across site activities.