HSE Advisor

  • Australia
  • Queensland
  • Permanent
  • AU$100000 - AU$130000 per annum
  • Opportunity to be based out of Townsville OR Cairns
  • Work from home one day per week
  • Enjoy autonomous working conditions

Your new company:

This organisation is a leading transport and logistics provider operating across Australia and New Zealand, delivering end-to-end freight, transport, and supply chain solutions for businesses of all sizes. With a strong focus on safety, innovation, and operational excellence, they manage complex national networks spanning road, rail, air, and sea. Their people are at the heart of their success, and they are committed to building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement-ensuring reliable service for customers and a supportive, growth-focused environment for employees.

Your new role:

Reporting to the Head of Health, Safety, and Environment Operations this role will be responsible for driving the proactive implementation and continual improvement to building a strong and positive health, safety, and well being culture and to ensure compliance with all Health and Safety legislation.

Your main duties and responsibilities may include:

  • Provide expert Health and Safety advice to operational leaders to embed a positive safety and well being culture.
  • Lead and support the implementation of safety and well being initiatives in line with the HSE strategic plan.
  • Drive organisational capability through coaching, mentoring, and engagement across all levels.
  • Lead or support investigations of incidents, including Significant Safety Incidents (SSIs), environmental events, ensuring root causes and contributing factors are identified and addressed.
  • Ensure accurate safety data entry and reporting, including incident classification and closure within target time frames.
  • Review and maintain HSE documentation ensuring accessibility and compliance.

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • Minimum Tertiary qualifications (Diploma in Work, Health and Safety) or higher.
  • Demonstrated experience in a HSE role in similar a high-risk industry.
  • ICAM Investigation Training (or equivalent investigation methodology).
  • Experience in relationship management of both internal clients and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent working knowledge and awareness of Work Health and Safety Legislation.
  • Proficient computer experience in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook or equivalent.
  • Ability to challenge, influence, change and improve current systems, procedures, and processes (where required).
  • Ability to undertake audits, inspections, risk assessments and develop safe work instructions.
  • A strong commitment to continuously apply and influence best practice standards
  • Current Australian Drivers Licence.

How to Apply:

If you would like more information about this role, or wish to have a confidential discussion about your career aspirations, please contact Emma Hansen (07) 3031 4517 // emma.hansen@talentinternational.com OR Steph Smithers today (07) 3031 4500 // steph.smithers@talentinternational.com

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