Senior HSE Advisor - Commercial Construction

Design and Build ·www.search-4.com.au

Location WA - Perth, WA, Australia
Salary AUD 150,000 - 180,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Construction
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An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior HSE Advisor to take a leading role in delivering safety, environmental and quality outcomes across large-scale construction and civil projects.
Working closely with project leadership and site teams, you’ll drive a proactive safety culture, provide hands-on HSE support and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, management systems and project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and promote a proactive safety, environmental and quality culture across site operations.
  • Provide hands-on HSE guidance and support to project teams, subcontractors and management.
  • Conduct site inspections, audits, risk assessments and reviews of SWMS and high-risk activities.
  • Lead incident investigations, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with WHS and environmental legislation, codes of practice and relevant OFSC requirements.
  • Coach, mentor and develop HSE team members, supporting continuous improvement across the business.
  • Monitor management systems, maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting and compliance requirements.
  • Identify hazards, challenge unsafe behaviours and drive improvements in site safety performance.
About You
  • Minimum 10 years’ HSE experience within the construction industry, ideally working for a principal contractor.
  • Extensive experience across large-scale commercial construction and civil projects.
  • Strong knowledge of WHS and environmental legislation, codes of practice and management systems.
  • Proven experience coaching and mentoring HSE professionals.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence site teams, subcontractors and senior management.
  • A proactive, hands-on approach with strong leadership, problem-solving and organisational skills.
  • High attention to detail, strong record-keeping skills and sound computer literacy.
Relevant qualifications and licences, including Senior First Aid, Working at Heights, EWP High Risk Work Licence, Electrical Test & Tag and Fire Warden training, will be highly regarded.
What’s On Offer
  • Opportunity to take a senior role across major construction and civil works.
  • A chance to influence safety culture and make a genuine impact on project delivery.
  • Work alongside experienced project leadership and contribute to continuous improvement.
  • A position offering responsibility, variety and the opportunity to mentor and develop others.
If you’re an experienced HSE professional looking for your next senior opportunity, get in touch for a confidential discussion with Aaron on 0412786746 or awalsh@designandbuild.com.au

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Who is hiring for the Senior HSE Advisor - Commercial Construction role?
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Where is the Senior HSE Advisor - Commercial Construction job located?
The Senior HSE Advisor - Commercial Construction role with Design and Build is based in WA - Perth, WA, AU.
What does the Senior HSE Advisor - Commercial Construction role pay?
Design and Build lists the Senior HSE Advisor - Commercial Construction role at AUD 150,000–180,000 per year.
Is the Senior HSE Advisor - Commercial Construction role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Design and Build.
What experience level is the Senior HSE Advisor - Commercial Construction role?
The Senior HSE Advisor - Commercial Construction position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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