Senior Health & Safety Advisor (Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane) at HDR Canada

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health And Safety Management, Safety Planning, Hse Project Plans, Site Inspections, Hse Audits, Reporting, Leadership, Wellbeing Initiatives, Psychosocial Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Training Delivery, Incident Investigations, Safety Culture Promotion, Communication, Adaptability, Relationship Building

Industry

Design Services

Description

About Us At HDR, we specialise in architecture, engineering, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That colouring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realisations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward. Senior Health & Safety Advisor (Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane) Are you passionate about safeguarding people and projects while championing health, safety, and wellbeing? Do you seek a fulfilling role with a leading organisation in the architecture and engineering consultancy sector? HDR is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to support the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people across Australia. This role can be based in Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne and offers flexible working arrangements, with the option of a part-time schedule (3 or 4 days per week) or an agreed flexible arrangement depending on the successful candidate. This is a great opportunity for an experienced safety professional who enjoys working collaboratively, influencing positive safety outcomes, and making a meaningful impact across a diverse portfolio of projects. In the role of Senior Health & Safety Advisor, we’ll count on you to: Act as a visible champion for health, wellbeing and safety, supporting teams with practical advice and guidance. Support safety planning, deliver health and safety training, review safety documentation and contribute to initiatives across a range of projects and sectors. Create and implement comprehensive HSE Project Plans Work closely with project teams to ensure alignment with HSE Project Plans Conduct regular site inspections and HSE audits to monitor compliance Prepare reports to support ongoing HSE efforts Provide advice and recommendations to senior leadership on HSE matters Work alongside Operational Leadership and Human Resources to strengthen wellbeing initiatives and address psychosocial risks. Chair the Australian Safety Committee, prepare safety performance reporting, support SH&E program implementation, and assist with incident reporting and investigations. Foster and promote a strong safety culture across the organisation Why This Role Is Perfect for You: Impactful Leadership: Lead as a visible champion for health, wellbeing, and safety across our projects and teams. Diverse Responsibilities: From coordinating health and safety training to managing psychosocial risk and wellbeing initiatives, no two days will be the same. Global Engagement: Engage with HDR’s global safety system and collaborate with international safety coordinators while focusing on local initiatives that make a difference to our people. Supportive Team: Work alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the field of health and safety. Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy the balance of a part-time position, allowing you to manage your work-life balance effectively. About You You’re a proactive safety professional who enjoys building relationships and influencing positive outcomes. You will bring: Demonstrated technical experience in health and safety management, ideally within an architecture and engineering consultancy.Experience working in health and safety management in an office environment and a project/site environment. Knowledge of mental health, psychosocial risk management, and the ability to foster a culture of wellbeing. Excellent communication skills including experience producing high quality reports, training, briefings, articles and other project related documentation for a range of audiences. Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence outcomes. Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative and adaptability Willingness to travel across HDR’s Australian offices. #LI-CG3 Required Qualifications Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Health & Safety preferred; Tertiary Qualifications are a plus. What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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Responsibilities

The advisor will act as a visible champion for health, wellbeing, and safety, providing practical guidance, supporting safety planning, delivering training, and reviewing documentation across various projects. Key duties include creating and implementing HSE Project Plans, conducting site inspections, advising leadership on HSE matters, and chairing the Australian Safety Committee.