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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is seeking a proactive and experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor to join our Sydney-based team. This is a pivotal role supporting project delivery and safety excellence across our operations, with a strong focus on compliance, leadership, and culture. If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

As a HSE Advisor, you'll work closely with the HSE Coordinator to provide strategic support and guidance to the Area Management team and broader business. You'll champion Jacobs' BeyondZero values and our Culture of Caring, ensuring compliance with our Business Management System (BMS) and Australian and international standards. Your work will directly support Project Managers, Designated Project Executives, and Managers of Projects in meeting key HSE requirements and delivering exceptional service to our clients.

What You'll Do

• Support and advise project and leadership teams on HSE practices, systems, and procedures
• Assist operations teams in identifying and managing Area HSE risk profiles
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Jacobs' BMS HSE requirements
• Provide visible safety leadership aligned with BeyondZero values
• Conduct site-based safety audits, inspections, and safety walks
• Coach and mentor project personnel and field-based staff
• Assist in overseeing Principle Contractor works and site-based contractors
• Promote a strong health and safety culture across all levels
• Deliver HSE training and facilitate workshops as needed
• Contribute to the local BeyondZero Committee and HSE team initiatives
• Support incident investigations and close-out processes
• Assist Facilities and Operational Leadership with office HSE practices
• Prepare reports on HSE trends, performance, and improvement opportunities
  
  

Here's what you'll need

We are ideally looking for someone with tertiary qualifications in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) or Work Health & Safety (WHS), paired with relevant industry experience. However, if you come from a technical background and have built solid HSE expertise over several years, we absolutely encourage you to apply, your practical experience is highly valued.

• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, codes of practice, and compliance procedures in ANZ
• Experience in construction activities and field team support (preferred)
• Understanding of project risk management and safety systems
• Proven ability to manage Principle Contractor risks and site safety
• Skilled in conducting audits, inspections, and compliance reporting
• Ability to write technical safety documents including HSE plans and reports
• Proficiency in risk assessment and control monitoring
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Teams
  
  

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesCivil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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