HSQE Process Safety Advisor
- Hands-on process safety role in a high-risk transport and dangerous goods environment.
- Lead audits and regulatory engagement with WorkSafe, EPA, and NHVR.
- Support and improve the Business Management System and safety management systems.
HSQE Process Safety Advisor
Hands-on process safety role in a high-risk transport and dangerous goods environment.
Lead audits and regulatory engagement (WorkSafe, EPA, NHVR) Full-time on site in Melbourne's Western Suburbs. Occasional interstate travel. Circa $115k + super
Full job description
This opportunity sits within the OHSQE function of a specialist transport and logistics business operating in a highly regulated, high-risk environment. Supporting multiple sites across Victoria and occasionally interstate, this role blends hands-on safety delivery with broader coordination and stakeholder engagement.
Stepping into a business following a recent re-licensing with WorkSafe, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance, supporting day-to-day operations, and continuing to embed strong safety practices across the network.
Reporting to the GM – OHSQE, you will operate as a trusted safety partner to operational leaders, working closely with supervisors, managers and frontline teams. The role requires someone confident working autonomously, engaging with regulators, and managing competing priorities across a complex operational footprint.
This is an opportunity suited to an experienced OHS professional stepping beyond a traditional Coordinator role, with the capability to operate at a more senior level while remaining hands-on.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and support audits, site inspections and compliance activities across multiple facilities
- Investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Partner with operational leaders to provide practical safety advice and ensure alignment with legislative and company requirements
- Engage with regulators (including WorkSafe) on reporting, audits and investigations
- Monitor compliance with Dangerous Goods regulations, NHVR, EPA and MHF licence requirements
- Support and improve the Business Management System (BMS) and broader safety management systems
- Coordinate documentation, compliance registers and incident reporting systems
- Contribute to risk assessments, hazard identification and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support Return to Work processes and broader safety and wellbeing initiatives
- Build strong relationships across operations, contributing to a “Zero Harm” safety culture
About you
- Proven experience in OHS & process safety in high-risk environments, such as hazardous chemicals, fuel & mining
- Strong capability managing process-related hazards and critical risks
- Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis capability
- Comfortable engaging with regulators and managing compliance obligations
- Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships with operational stakeholders
- Experience working with safety management systems as well as audit and governance frameworks
- Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
- Experience with Dangerous Goods and National Heavy Vehicle legislation
- Ability to operate effectively within a Major Hazard Facility (MHF) environment
- Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent)
If you are confident that your experience reflects the above criteria, please apply online quoting ref No. 4057800. Should you have any questions please contact Georgina Norman at georgina@tandempartners.com.au
Salary Range:
$ - $
Work Type:
Full Time
Location:
Victoria
Date Published:
17-Aug-2026
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