HSE Advisor
The Opportunity
Downer Energy & Utilities is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to join our Transmission and Substation team.
This field based role plays a critical part in supporting the safe delivery of major power infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to the HSE Manager, you will provide frontline health, safety and environmental assurance through site verification activities, risk management, incident support, compliance monitoring and workforce engagement.
You will work closely with project teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure critical controls are implemented effectively, risks are managed and compliance obligations are met across all stages of project delivery. This role has the authority to stop work where critical risk controls are absent or ineffective and provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of complex transmission and substation projects.
What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or higher
- Current Construction Industry White Card
- Demonstrated experience within construction, utilities, power, infrastructure or major project environments
- Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and high risk work activities
- Experience supporting permit to work systems, risk management processes and critical control verification
- Proven capability conducting field inspections, workplace observations and assurance activities
- Experience investigating incidents and supporting corrective action management
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to positively influence operational teams and subcontractors
- High attention to detail and a focus on compliance, audit readiness and documentation
- Experience using HSE management systems and training platforms
- The confidence to intervene, challenge unsafe practices and escalate critical risks when required.
What We Offer
At Downer, we invest in our people and create opportunities for career growth and development.
You will have access to:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Exposure to major transmission and substation projects
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Ongoing learning and professional development
- Employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
- The opportunity to work with an industry leading organisation delivering critical energy infrastructure projects
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed.
About Energy & Utilities
Downer Energy & Utilities delivers integrated services across the entire lifecycle of critical infrastructure assets. We work with customers across power transmission, power distribution, substations, renewable energy, telecommunications, water and gas industries, helping to create and sustain the essential services communities rely on every day.
Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we are committed to fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, innovation and excellence.
Downer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori and Pasifika peoples, veterans, people with disability, members of the LGBTQI+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply
Click Apply Now and submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
We encourage applications from candidates who are passionate about safety, operational excellence and contributing to the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects.
Please note: Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Downer or its employees will become the property of Downer, and Downer will not be liable for any associated fees or costs.