HSE Advisor

31st August, 2026

HSE ADVISOR 
CAIRNS

Join a Team That Keeps Northern Australia Connected

Sea Swift is Northern Australia's largest shipping company, delivering essential marine transport and logistics services to remote communities across the region.We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environment Advisor to support the development and implementation of Sea Swift’s safety management systems, compliance programs and workplace safety culture. This role will report to our Health and Safety Manager and will require frequent travel to our remote depots in North Queensland and on our marine vessels

The HSE Advisor is responsible for the following:

• Driving continuous HSE improvement.
• Delivery of risk-based HSE strategies and facilitating and supporting risk reviews of our depots and marine vessels.
• Conducting audits and reviews of our operations including our depots and marine vessels to support safety improvement.
• Tracking of safety KPIs to identify safety hotspots, review action close out and develop improvement strategies.
• Leading and supporting incident investigations.
• Engaging and influencing stakeholders whilst driving key safety initiatives
• Monitoring compliance with relevant legislation and supporting the business with improvement opportunities
• Coaching and mentoring front line workers in HSE management
• Providing a highly visible presence at our depots and on our marine vessels.

  
     About you

• Qualifications in Health and Safety.
• Demonstrated experience in health, safety and environment in a heavy industry environment. Experience in marine will be highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles.
• Understanding and application of current Health & Safety practices and legislation.
• Experience in facilitation of investigations - ICAM or similar training.
• Excellent communication skills.
• An approachable demeanour and a willingness to support various stakeholder groups within the business.
• Ability to prepare high quality written reports.
• High level computer skills, Highly motivated/self directed.
• Good judgement and ability to make sound decisions under adverse conditions.

Why Join Sea Swift?At Sea Swift, our people are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive workplace along with a range of benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing learning and development
• Employee rewards and recognition program
• Discounted health insurance
• Salary sacrifice options
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

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You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this position.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo reference checks, a Police Check, pre-employment medical assessment, and drug and alcohol screening.

Sea Swift is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.
Apply today and join a company that helps keep Northern Australia moving.
 

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