{"id":4134392,"url":"https://alion.io/job/downer-group-hse-advisor-10","title":"HSE Advisor","company":{"id":452179,"name":"Downer Group","domain":"downergroup.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/downer-group","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Oracle","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":83,"open_postings":81,"ghost_share":0.012,"stale_share":0.654,"repost_share":0.012,"time_to_fill_p50_days":24,"computed_at":"2026-11-14T05:58:10Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Beenleigh, Australia"],"countries":["AU"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Incident Management","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-12T00:01:59Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-12","last_verified_at":"2026-11-14T18:13:27Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"HSE Advisor - Southeast Queensland Water Program\nThe opportunity\nJoin Downer’s Logan Water Partnership and help deliver safe and reliable Water services for local communities across Logan and Southeast Queensland.\nAs an HSE Advisor, you will work predominantly in the field, partnering with delivery teams, clients and contractors to proactively identify and manage risks to people and the business. Through practical advice, coaching, governance and continuous improvement, you will help strengthen health and safety performance and support relevant environmental obligations. Office-based work will also form part of the role, supporting planning, reporting, incident management and improvement initiatives.\nThis position is based at Chambers Flat, where you will form part of the project team responsible for the safe and effective delivery of the Chambers Flat Wastewater Treatment Plant Major Project. Beyond this project, there is a strong pipeline of future work across the Southeast Queensland Water Program.\nThis is a practical, influential role for a safety professional who builds trust, understands work as done, and helps teams turn requirements into effective controls.\nWhat you’ll do\nProvide practical HSE advice to project managers, engineers, supervisors, work crews and delivery partners.\nMaintain a visible field presence and coach teams to understand critical risks, verify effective controls and improve how work is planned and performed.\nSupport the consistent application of legislation, The Downer Standard, client requirements, HSE management plans and operational procedures across construction, maintenance and renewals activities.\nProvide governance and assurance over HSE systems through risk-based inspections, field observations, critical control verifications and audits, including accurate recording of findings and follow-up of actions and non-conformances.\nLead ICAM investigations where required under The Downer Standard, support other incident and near-miss investigations, and help operational teams develop sustainable actions and share lessons learned.\nSupport the development and review of HSE plans, risk registers, SWMS, work instructions, inductions, toolbox talks and other operational controls.\nSupport accurate and timely recording, review and close-out of incidents, hazards, inspections, audits and actions within Downer and client systems, including monthly reporting, data quality and trend analysis.\nSupport workforce and subcontractor onboarding and ongoing assurance through document reviews, field verification, performance monitoring, coaching and participation in subcontractor audits.\nOperational leaders remain accountable for managing work and implementing effective controls. The HSE Advisor provides specialist advice, coaching, governance and assurance to support those accountabilities.\nSupport effective workforce consultation through field engagement, pre-starts, toolbox discussions, risk assessments and investigations.\nLead or contribute to HSE improvement initiatives, including critical risk programs, frontline capability, health and wellbeing, contractor assurance and lessons learned.\nBuild constructive relationships with clients, contractors, and relevant regulatory stakeholders.\nContribute to the broader HSE team and actively share learning and better ways of working across Water programs.\nWhat you’ll bring\nA minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, or an equivalent recognised WHS qualification.\nDemonstrated experience in a health and safety advisory or operational safety role, ideally within water, utilities, civil construction, infrastructure, heavy industry, resources or maintenance.\nExperience working with health, safety and environmental management systems and applying legislative requirements in the field.\nStrong coaching, consultation and relationship-management skills, with a practical and collaborative approach.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports and effectively communicate requirements to a range of audiences. \nStrong digital capability, including proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite and the ability to confidently adopt and use digital systems and tools.\nSound organisation, judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise in a changing, multi-stakeholder environment.\nWorking knowledge of Australian work health and safetylegislation and contemporary risk management principles.\nApplicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.\nDemonstrated ability to conduct assurance activities, respectfully challenge ineffective controls and convert findings into practical operational improvements.\nHighly regarded\nICAM Lead Investigator training or equivalent investigation experience.\nAuditor training or experience supporting audit and assurance programs.\nCertificate IV in Training and Assessment.\nKnowledge of Human and Organisational Performance or contemporary learning-focused safety practices.\nPrevious water-industry and or utilities experience.\nWhat we offer\nA rewarding, competitive remuneration package, with project-based bonuses where applicable, that recognises the impact you make.\nA strong pipeline of work, supporting essential water infrastructure and services.\nA collaborative HSE team with access to experienced leaders and technical support.\nOpportunities for professional development and career progression across Downer’s water and broader Energy & Utilities business.\nFlexible working arrangements where operational and site requirements allow.\nThe opportunity to make a visible contribution to safer work, stronger teams, and positive community outcomes.\nAbout Downer Energy & Utilities\nDowner Energy & Utilities businesses deliver services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. Our teams design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.\nHow to apply\nIf you are a practical safety professional who enjoys working alongside delivery teams and influencing positive change, we welcome your application. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.\nPre-employment requirements:\nThe preferred candidate may be required to complete role-relevant checks, including eligibility to work in Australia, reference and qualification checks, and a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening. Where the role involves occupational exposure to sewage or other biological hazards, evidence of relevant immunisation, or a willingness to participate in an approved occupational vaccination program, may also be required following a program-specific risk assessment and applicable workplace requirements.\nDowner values the diverse experiences, talents and cultures of our people. 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