HSEQ Advisor

On the University of Queensland Electrical Maintenance Contract, UGL is the lead contractor for preventative and corrective maintenance, and project work on various UQ sites throughout QLD. Based at UQ’s St Lucia campus, you will enjoy working with a friendly and collaborative team.
The Opportunity
In this newly created role as the HSEQ Advisor, you have the opportunity to shape, develop, and cultivate a new era in safety culture, guided by our unique One HSE Culture Framework. Whilst being mentored by our highly experienced HSE Operations Manager.
Drawing on your electrical experience you'll play a key role in providing advice and support to the Operational Leaders with a focus on HV & LV electrical risk management. This hands-on, onsite role enables you to engage with direct staff and subcontractors offering HSEQ leadership with a continuous improvement approach.
Key Responsibilities

• Establish and cultivate a safety culture in alignment with UGL's One HSE Culture Framework
• Lead and mentor Operational Teams, focusing on best practices for risk mitigation
• Develop and monitor HSE KPIs, in consultation with Operational Leaders
• Implement tailored safety programmes and initiatives
• Investigate and report on worksite incidents according to UGL and client procedures

Requirements to be successful

• Diploma in Work Health and Safety (WHS) or equivalent
• Trade Qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineer with experience in risk management on HV & LV Electrical Networks
• Thorough knowledge of Electrical Legislation, Code of Practice, AS3000, Arc Flash & Electrical Safety Audits
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially in Excel
• Exceptional communication skills
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment is a plus

Please note, you will undergo pre-employment screening, which includes a medical assessment.
What we offer

• When you join UGL, you’ll get to shape the nation alongside Australia’s best experts. You’ll be empowered to follow your curiosity and supported to carve out your dream career-life journey.
• As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.
• Discounted private Health insurance.
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• A Strong Health and Safety Culture
• Dedicated wellness program and discounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Salary sacrifice
• Novated leasing
• Be supported to pursue educational and leadership development opportunities.
• Access endless career options and pathways, because UGL backs our own with a preference to promote from within. We’re also a member of the CIMIC Group, one of the world’s leading international contractors.

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water, and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions.
At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that relevant screening checks may be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These will include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.
Job Reference: 258684