HDR
Consulting
SeniorHealth&SafetyAdvisor
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“Senior Health & Safety Advisor at HDR. Skills: Wellbeing, Stakeholder management, Safety culture. Act as a champion for health, wellbeing and. Support teams with practical advice”
Industry & Context.
Willingness to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Demonstrated technical experience in health and safety management, Experience supporting office-based teams, Experience supporting project/site environments, Knowledge of mental health, Knowledge of psychosocial risk management, Ability to foster a culture of wellbeing, Communication skills for reports, training, briefings, articles, Excellent relationship building skills, Excellent stakeholder management skills, Ability to influence outcomes, Ability to work independently, High level of initiative, Adaptability
Nice to Have
Experience in an architecture and engineering consultancy
What You'll Do.
Act as a champion for health
Support teams with practical advice
Support safety planning
Deliver health and safety training
Review safety documentation
Contribute to initiatives across projects
Influence safety outcomes early
Support teams during planning
Support teams during design
Contribute to safe project execution
Develop HSE Project Plans
Implement HSE Project Plans
Ensure alignment with HSE Project Plans
Conduct site inspections
Prepare reports for HSE efforts
Provide advice to senior leadership
Provide recommendations to senior leadership
Work with Operational Leadership
Work with Human Resources
Strengthen wellbeing initiatives
Address psychosocial risks
Chair the Australian Safety Committee
Prepare safety performance reporting
Support SH&E program implementation
Assist with incident reporting
Assist with incident investigations
Foster a safety culture
Promote a safety culture
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with project teams; Work with Operational Leadership; Work with Human Resources
Communication Scope
Produce high quality reports; Deliver training; Deliver briefings; Write articles; Produce project documentation
Process & Methodology
HSE Project Plans
Full Job Description
Senior Health & Safety Advisor (Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane) Are you passionate about safeguarding people and projects while championing health, safety, and wellbeing? Do you enjoy combining strategic influence with hands-on delivery? HDR is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to support the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people across Australia. This role can be based in Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne with flexibility from 3 to 5 days per week, depending on candidate preference. As a design consultancy, much of HDR's work is in the planning and design phase, with some site-based activity. This role will play a key part in influencing safety outcomes early in the project lifecycle, as well as supporting safe execution. In the role of Senior Health & Safety Advisor , you will: Act as a visible champion for health, wellbeing and safety, supporting teams with practical advice and guidance. Support safety planning, deliver health and safety training, review safety documentation and contribute to initiatives across a range of projects and sectors. Influence safety outcomes early in the project lifecycle by supporting teams during the planning and design phases, while also contributing to safe project execution. Develop and implement comprehensive HSE Project Plans in conjunction with project teams. Work closely with project teams to ensure alignment with HSE Project Plans. Conduct regular site inspections and HSE audits to monitor compliance. Prepare reports to support ongoing HSE efforts. Provide advice and recommendations to senior leadership on HSE matters. Work alongside Operational Leadership and Human Resources to strengthen wellbeing initiatives and address psychosocial risks. Chair the Australian Safety Committee, prepare safety performance reporting, support SH&E program implementation, and assist with incident reporting and investigations. Foster and promote a strong safety culture across the organisation. About You This is a great opportu
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