HSE Advisor

• Significant, high-profile Defence program


• Permanent, full-time position, open to national locations


• Defence sector environment requiring Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance

About You

With your significant experience, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) function within one of our critical Defence programs.

You will assist and work proactively in HSE planning, implementation, assurance and advisory activities, ensuring alignment with Company, Customer, and Legislative requirements. One of your key focuses will be on safety risk management in construction environments and managing our sub-contractors, as well as environmental management and permitting requirements to effectively control and mitigate program risks.

About the Role

This position is integral to the success of our programs, where Babcock leads the management and maintenance of the Defence’s Anzac Fleet.

You will assist in the development, implementation, and assurance of the Henderson Health, Safety, and Environment Management Plan (HSEMP) and provide expert advice and support on safety risk management in construction, as well as environmental management and permitting processes for construction activities.

To be successful, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in HSE or a related discipline


• Strong experience in safety risk management within construction environments


• Environmental management expertise, including permitting and compliance


• Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation


• Experience working with subcontractors and multiple stakeholders


• Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills


• Experience with auditing, compliance monitoring and reporting


• Familiarity with:




• ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems)


• ISO 14001:2016 (Environmental Management Systems)




• Australian Citizenship and eligibility for a Defence security clearance

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer a compressed week which can provide you even more flexibility;


• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;


• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;


• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;


• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;


• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,300 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;


• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;


• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;


• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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