Senior HSE Advisor in Brisbane

Location: Brisbane, Australia

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology.

Job Description

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.

Key responsibilities

• Providing Health, Safety and Environmental support for Queensland operations.
• Contributing to influence positive attitudes and behaviours that foster a positive safety culture.
• Supporting the Project Management Team to provide expert advice, support and coordination to maintain compliance with Workplace Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) legislation.
• Project Safety Leadership, Expertise and Contractor Oversight.
• Providing technical advice and coaching including safety leadership, risk management, HSE systems, incident investigation, audits and training.
• Driving continuous improvement of HSE, contributing to implementation of best practice.
• Championing a proactive safety culture across all project phases.
• Facilitating leadership safety walks and interactions, forums, and workshops.
• Leading the development and implementation of comprehensive risk management and assurance frameworks.
• Conducting HSE Performance Measure Reviews and preparing reports outlining potential risks and areas of improvement.
• Implementing HOP-aligned systems to enhance learning from work-as-done.
• Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to integrate safety and risk management into project delivery.
• Ensuring project compliance with local, regional, and national safety regulations.
• Leading ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 accreditation efforts.
• Supporting implementation and improvement of HSE management systems aligned with ISO standards.
• Managing the collection, maintenance and analysis of relevant HSE performance measures.

Required skills and experience

• A sound knowledge of the Queensland legal framework.
• 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 ISO 14001.
• Lead Investigator Qualification.
• Ability to pass a medical examination to prove fitness for work.

What we offer

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

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.