Principal Hseq Advisor

Wood has a collaborative maintenance contract with Seqwater to deliver leading maintenance services in the water industry. These projects cover South East Queensland across multiple locations. 

We are currently seeking a permanent Principal HSEQ Advisor to support our water maintenance partnership on a permanent contract. This role supports the business in providing and assisting with HSEQ matters across all 3 sites and is based at our Brisbane office.

Applicants must have full work rights in Australia to be considered for the role. 

• Monitor SCMC performance with the WHS, environmental, quality, risk management and other business systems
• Conduct inspections and audits to measure SCMC performance and compliance with contractual provisions and prepare reports to document findings and improvement recommendations
• Develop and maintain the processes and tools to measure and manage compliance
• Carry out performance and compliance planning activities with the functional subject matter experts from relevant Seqwater business areas, including WHS, Water Quality and Environment, Risk Management, Incident Management, Security and Performance Reporting
• Conduct training and coaching of operational staff undertaking audits, inspections and job observations as required
• Facilitate continual improvement within SCMC performance
• Flexibility to work across regions and business units

Experience

• Extensive Field Experience (preferably high-risk environments) essential
• Working knowledge of WHS, Environmental management and Quality requirements for internal and outsourced contracts
• Knowledge of drinking water quality management principles and practices
• Good communication, interpersonal, negotiation and facilitation skills including the ability to conduct negotiations and influence others
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to deliver high quality outcomes within agreed timeframes
• Knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
• Development of contract HSE performance and data reporting
• Communicate and co-operate with external stakeholders including, industrial bodies, market intelligence, relevant conferences and vendors

Skills / Qualifications 

• Diploma in WHS is essential
• Cert IV in Training Assessment is a requirement
• Desirable:
  • Auditor or Lead Auditor qualifications
  • ICAM
  • Environmental qualifications
• Diploma or experience in Quality disciplines will be well regarded

In return, you will receive some of the many benefits, including:

• Company vehicle
• Training opportunities
• Purchase Additional Leave Program
• Reward & Recognition Program
• Income protection
• Flexible start / finish times
• Education Assistance & Study Leave

If you’re an experienced in HSEQ, ready for your next role, then we are keen to hear from you today.  

Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity!