Health, Safety & Environment Advisor

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.

The Role

We're on the lookout for a proactive and experienced HSE Advisor to join our team at our Melbourne HQ. In this role, you’ll be a key driver in promoting a culture of health, safety, and environmental excellence across our projects.

From identifying risks to implementing safety strategies, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring our people and workplaces remain safe. You’ll also lead incident investigations and deliver practical solutions to help prevent future occurrences.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing practical, hands-on HSE support across assigned projects
• Identifying potential hazards and drive preventative strategies
• Developing and maintaining safety policies and procedures in collaboration with stakeholders
• Conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, audits, and investigations
• Delivering clear recommendations and champion best practice
• Supporting ongoing HSE reporting, compliance, and performance tracking

About You

Suitable Applicants Will Be/Have:

• Degree or post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline;
• Internal auditing qualification (ISO 9001, 14001 and/or AS/NZS 4801), desirable;
• Certificate IV – Training and Assessment, desirable.
• 3+ years’ experience as an HSE Coordinator / Advisor in a similar organisation
• Solid understanding of HSE legislation, systems, and standards (ISO, AS/NZS)
• Proven ability to coach and influence key stakeholders
• Strong business acumen and risk-based thinking
• Excellent communication, reporting, 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 / SJ Group employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!