HSE Advisor - Data Centre Project

Our client is a leading infrastructure delivery organisation who are looking to recruit an experienced HSE Advisor for an immediate-start contract supporting a major data centre development in Melbourne’s west.

The project involves the construction, commissioning, and energisation of a 72 MW data centre substation, including transformers, HV switchgear, civil works, field installation, and control building fit-out. Prior experience in high-risk construction environments-such as utilities, energy, HV electrical, resources, or large industrial projects-is essential.
This is a hands-on site-based role, supporting daily safety leadership, contractor engagement, and risk management across a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver daily HSE support to site leadership teams, including toolbox talks, pre-starts, and induction briefings
• Monitor on-site activities across civil, electrical, and commissioning work fronts to ensure compliance with HSE requirements
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments across high-voltage and construction environments
• Support continuous improvement by assisting with updates to procedures, plans, and safety documentation
• Lead or support incident investigations, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions
• Engage with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders to drive safe work behaviours and risk mitigation
• Prepare and present HSE performance reports, observations, and trends
• Promote a proactive safety culture through on-site coaching, training, and communication initiatives

Key Requirements

• Certificate IV / Diploma in Work Health & Safety or equivalent
• Experience working in high-risk environments such as HV electrical, utilities, construction, mining, industrial, or data centre projects
• Strong understanding of safety management systems, risk assessments, and incident investigation processes
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across contractors and project teams
• Minimum 4+ years’ experience in HSE-focused roles
• Experience supporting fast-paced construction delivery teams (civil, electrical, commissioning) highly regarded
• Availability to work 6 days per week (Monday-Saturday) on a site-based roster

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to work across high-voltage infrastructure and large-scale commissioning
• Fast-paced site role with strong pipeline of future project work

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa on 0476865411 or hit Apply Now