Senior HSE Advisor - Major Renewable Project - VIC

Senior HSE Advisor - Major Renewable Project - Victoria

Join UGL at the forefront of Australia's energy transition. Having delivered 13 solar farms and 14 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the country, we're continuing to grow our renewable energy portfolio and creating long-term career opportunities for our people.

This is a permanent opportunity for a Senior HSE Advisor to join a major utility-scale BESS project in Victoria. You'll work closely with supervisors, project leaders and the workforce to build a strong safety culture, manage risk and support the safe delivery of a significant renewable energy project.

Why this role

• Take on a senior safety role on one of Victoria's next major BESS projects.

• Join an experienced project team that values practical safety and visible leadership.

• Influence leaders, coach teams and help shape the culture on site.

• Work alongside experienced HSE professionals on a complex renewable energy project.

• Access future opportunities across UGL's growing portfolio of battery, wind and solar projects.

About the role

This is a hands-on, site-based role for someone who enjoys being out in the field, building relationships and working closely with operational teams.

You'll act as a trusted safety partner across the project, helping leaders manage risk, supporting frontline crews and mentoring HSE team members. You'll also play a key role in investigations, audits, safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities across civil, electrical, high-voltage and commissioning works.

Key responsibilities

• Support project leaders, supervisors and crews to manage risk and maintain a strong safety culture.

• Coach and mentor HSE Advisors and operational teams across a range of construction activities.

• Lead investigations, risk reviews, audits and site inspections to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Build positive relationships across the workforce and drive engagement in safety initiatives.

• Provide practical advice and support to ensure compliance with project, client and legislative requirement.

What we offer

• Access our OneRewards Discount Program.
• Discounted Medibank health insurance.
• Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
• Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
• Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.

About you

• Experience in a Senior HSE Advisor role on renewable energy projects.

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to positively influence people at all levels.

• Experience leading investigations, managing risk and driving safety improvement initiatives.

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety, Diploma or equivalent safety qualification.

• A practical, down-to-earth approach to safety and a genuine passion for supporting people in the field.

About Us

UGL is a respected of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services within various sectors including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to complete a pre-employment medical.

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