HSE Advisor

Babcock International•Henderson, WA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a permanent, full-time position within a significant, high-profile Defence program in a Defence sector environment. The role requires Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance. As an HSE Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) function within a critical Defence program. Your responsibilities will include assisting and working proactively in HSE planning, implementation, assurance, and advisory activities, ensuring alignment with Company, Customer, and Legislative requirements. A key focus will be on safety risk management in construction environments and managing subcontractors, as well as environmental management and permitting requirements to effectively control and mitigate program risks. This position is integral to the success of programs where Babcock leads the management and maintenance of the Defence’s Anzac Fleet. You will assist in the development, implementation, and assurance of the Henderson Health, Safety, and Environment Management Plan (HSEMP) and provide expert advice and support on safety risk management in construction, as well as environmental management and permitting processes for construction activities.

Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in HSE or a related discipline
Strong experience in safety risk management within construction environments
Environmental management expertise, including permitting and compliance
Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation
Experience working with subcontractors and multiple stakeholders
Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience with auditing, compliance monitoring and reporting
Familiarity with ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems)
Familiarity with ISO 14001:2016 (Environmental Management Systems)
Australian Citizenship
Eligibility for a Defence security clearance

Responsibilities

Support and enhance the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) function within a critical Defence program.
Assist and work proactively in HSE planning, implementation, assurance, and advisory activities.
Ensure alignment with Company, Customer, and Legislative requirements.
Focus on safety risk management in construction environments.
Manage subcontractors.
Manage environmental management and permitting requirements to effectively control and mitigate program risks.
Assist in the development, implementation, and assurance of the Henderson Health, Safety, and Environment Management Plan (HSEMP).
Provide expert advice and support on safety risk management in construction.
Provide expert advice and support on environmental management and permitting processes for construction activities.
Conduct auditing, compliance monitoring, and reporting.