SHEQ Advisor - Amberley

Find your further with Ventia by leading safety on a critical infrastructure project. As the SHEQ Advisor you will lead safety and oversee the maintenance and upgrade of sewage treatment plant assets at Amberley RAAF Base. This is a hands-on role where you can influence stakeholders, manage contractor engagement and drive best practice safety outcomes in a live construction environment.

You must be an Australian Citizen to satisfy defence clearances

What’s On Offer

$135k - $169k TFR (includes super) depend on skillset and experienceOpportunity to work on a high-profile defence infrastructure projectMonday to Friday (7am – 5pm) with no regular weekend workFree parking on site, laptop, tablet and phone, onsite gymWork alongside a dedicated and stable team that values collaboration and continuous improvementsOpportunities to grow your career in OH&S and collaborate with different sectors within the Ventia BusinessAccess to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies programEmployee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia

About The Role

This role is ideal for a confident HSE Advisor who enjoys being visible in the field, coaching teams, leading investigations and ensuring all phases of project delivery are planned and executed safely.

Key responsibilities include –

Reviewing and assessing project safety plans, SWMS and construction methodologies prior to work commencingLeading audits, inspections and assurance activities to ensure compliance with legislative and contractual requirementsManaging site safety risks particularly those associated with excavation, electrical installations, contamination, confined spaces and elevated work platforms Facilitating toolbox talks, safety meetings and workforce engagement activitiesLeading incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actionsMonitoring SHEQ performance data and providing reporting and recommendations to project leadershipBuilding strong relationships with subcontractors and supporting contractor compliance across the project lifecycleAssist with training, competency and compliance (including VOCs) for workforce and identifying development initiatives

About You

Ideally you will come from a construction, civil, water industry or field-based background with sound experience managing subcontractors.

Diploma in Work Health & Safety or equivalent qualificationCurrent drivers licence and construction white cardStrong knowledge of WHS legislation and management systemsExperience leading incident investigations and assurance activitiesAbility to analyse data and identify actionable risk management strategiesExcellent communication, stakeholder engagement and presentation skillsStrong organisational, planning and reporting capabilityDemonstrated ability to influence operational teams and drive positive safety outcomesPlant construction and ICAM training highly desirable

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How To Apply

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Position Reference Number: 168525