Senior HSE Advisor

Senior HSE Advisor

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior HSE Advisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Brisbane, Australia.

Key responsibilities

• The role will be responsible for providing Health, Safety and Environmental support for our Queensland operations.

• The primary purpose is to contribute to influence positive attitudes and behaviours that foster a positive safety culture, ensure continuous improvement and good corporate governance of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements. The secondary purpose is to support the Project Management Team to provide expert advice, support and coordination to maintain compliance with Workplace Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) legislation GBMS and client requirements.

This is a broad role that will have the opportunity to really push into a variety of areas including:

• Project Safety Leadership, Expertise and Contractor Oversight

• Providing technical advice and coaching including safety leadership, risk management, HSE systems, incident investigation, audits and training

• Drive continuous improvement of HSE, contributing to implementation of best practice, improved safety leadership, engagement with the workforce and influencing of positive behaviours

• Safety Culture Promotion

• Champion a proactive safety culture across all project phases—design to delivery.

• Facilitate leadership safety walks and interactions, forums, and workshops to embed safety, risk awareness and capability development as core project values.

• Promote open communication and feedback loops between contractors, project teams, and frontline workers.

• Risk Management and Assurance

• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive risk management and assurance frameworks.

• Conduct HSE Performance Measure Reviews (Workplace Inspections, Observations and Internal Audits) and prepare reports outlining potential risks and areas of improvement

• Facilitate risk identification workshops with internal teams and contractors to assess and prioritise project risks.

• Human and Organisational Performance

• Implement HOP-aligned systems to enhance learning from work-as-done and build operational resilience.

• Lead learning teams and post-event reviews to drive continuous improvement and reduce harm potential.

• Collaborate with functions and coordinate learning team meetings whilst fostering ownership and accountability.

• Stakeholder Influence and Collaboration

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders including engineering, procurement, legal, and contractor teams to integrate safety and risk management into project delivery.

• Influence senior leadership to embed safety and risk considerations into strategic project decisions and contractor performance reviews.

• Compliance and Accreditation

• Ensure project compliance with local, regional, and national safety regulations.

• Lead ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 accreditation efforts across project sites and contractor operations.

• Conduct regular audits and assurance reviews of contractor HSE systems and performance.

• Management Systems and Continuous Improvement

• Support implementation and improvement of HSE management systems aligned with ISO standards.

• Development and implementation of management plans

• Ensure systems support projects and contractor operations.

• Build capability in using HSE systems through training and coaching.

• Workplace Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Statistics & Reporting

• Manage the collection, maintenance and analysis of relevant HSE performance measures including resource consumption data and metrics.

Required skills and experience:

• A sound knowledge of the Queensland legal framework is essential.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in HSE and risk management on major turnkey projects.
• Extensive experience overseeing contractor safety and risk.
• Proficient in applying HOP and HRO principles in complex environments.
• Skilled in risk assessment, investigations, and compliance.
• Strong communicator with influence across senior and contractor levels.
• Background in high-risk sectors like rail and construction.
• Effective at building relationships and fostering continuous improvement.
• Committed to integrity, ethics, and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• A diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant safety discipline or appropriate experience and knowledge

• Lead Auditor for ISO 45001 and ISO14001

• Lead Investigator Qualification

• Ability to pass a medical examination to prove fitness for work

• At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive. We’re especially keen to hear from women and people of all genders considering a career in engineering, cybersecurity, and rail technology.

What we offer

• Annual performance, development, and salary review process.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Salary continuance.
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year (incl. flu vaccinations).
• Employee Assistance Program (employees and family).
• Days off per year sponsored by the company in addition to the statutory public holidays and leave entitlements.
• Invitation to attend and participate in Company sponsored social events throughout the year.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.

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