Senior HSE Advisor

About the Opportunity

As the Senior HSE Advisor for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you'll be responsible for supporting the implementation, governance and continuous improvement of HSE management systems across a major defence shipbuilding program. Working closely with operational leaders and key stakeholders, you will provide expert advice, drive compliance activities, lead assurance processes and help deliver strong safety and environmental outcomes.

This role provides the opportunity to influence strategic HSE performance while remaining hands-on in system development, reporting, investigations and stakeholder engagement. It is well suited to an experienced HSE professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a complex, high-risk environment.

About Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. With operations spanning multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions and operational delivery.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of HSE management systems and processes.
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to ensure HSE requirements are understood and effectively applied.
• Conduct assurance and audit activities aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Analyse HSE data and reporting metrics to support informed decision-making.
• Lead or support incident investigations and corrective action programs.
• Develop management plans, procedures and reporting frameworks.
• Provide coaching, guidance and safety leadership across the business.
• Support ongoing compliance with contractual, legislative and organisational HSE requirements

You’ll Need

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline
• Minimum five years’ experience in HSE advisory roles within high-risk environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading incident investigations and management system audits.
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, standards and best practice.
• Strong reporting, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance

Desirable

• Qualification in Management, Leadership or Project Management.
• Experience participating in ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification audits

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.