Senior Advisor, Health, Safety & Environment

  • Robert Bird Group (New Zealand) Limited
  • Brisbane
  • 1mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group 

About SJ Group

At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.

A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.

Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.

About SMEC

We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.

We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior Advisor, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) to join our team in either Sydney/Brisbane/Melbourne. In this role, you'll lead, shape, and elevate HSE performance across our business. This is your opportunity to bring expert insight, drive meaningful improvement initiatives, and partner with leaders to deliver safe, compliant, and high-performing outcomes.

As a trusted HSE leader, you will provide expert advice and practical solutions that align with business objectives while ensuring compliance with Local, State, and Federal regulations. You’ll play a critical role in strengthening our safety culture and driving continuous improvement.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Deliver timely, expert HSE advice and collaborate closely with Business Lines
  • Proactively engage stakeholders to implement impactful HSE initiatives
  • Lead monitoring, reporting, and assurance activities to track compliance and performance
  • Analyse data and insights to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement
  • Influence and support leaders to embed best-practice HSE standards

About You

Suitable applicants will be/have:

  • Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
  • Experience in an engineering consulting or professional services environment
  • ICAM Incident Investigation Training
  • Strong knowledge of ISO standards and certified management systems
  • Lead and/or Internal Auditor (ISO 45001, 14001, and/or 9001)
  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (desirable)
  • Proven ability to engage, coach, and influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Commercial acumen and understanding of business drivers
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and time management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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