FIFO HSE Advisors

Whittens is an Australian owned and operated multidisciplined civil construction company, proudly offering over 24 years' experience throughout Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland.

We continue to partner with some of Australia's major Infrastructure, Mining, Oil and Gas and Defence clients, specialising in the delivery of large scale and technically complex concrete construction, roadworks, earthworks and piping works projects.

Our mission, as an agile and people centric business, is to be the market leader in civil contracting, achieving sustainable growth through high performing people who safely deliver successful project outcomes for their clients.

Our Projects

We are now seeking WA based HSE Advisors to join our WA project teams (Large scale FRP / Civil) on a 2/1 FIFO roster. Reporting to the Project Manager, our HSE Advisors are responsible for supporting the project to successfully implement the HSE management system and programs to achieve a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible work environment.

You will provide support in HSE related matters, including integration and application of cultural and behavioral frameworks, and will actively coach workers to promote a positive culture on site.

Your Role

• Monitor and review Project HSE Management Plans (including Emergency Response Plan)
• Use Project specific toolbox topics to address local HSE issues and facilitation of toolbox meetings
• Consult with workers to improve HSE on site
• Coach and influence site workers and management on the Projects hazard and risk management tools (e.g. JHA/SWMS, Take 5, hazard report and permits) and reinforce safe behaviours and address at-risk behaviours in the field
• Conduct incident investigations
• Perform HSE inspections with site personnel (including subcontractors) and coach participants in identifying hazards and controls
• Monitor and review HSE registers
• Support injury management on site including monitoring injured person's and projects adherence to return to work plans onsite
• Completion of HSE Reports
• Build effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including client representatives

About you:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role in large scale Civil Construction, infrastructure &/or remote projects
• Formal OSH Qualifications such as Cert IV or Diploma
• Cert 4 in Training and Assessment - An advantage
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-starter with ability to communicate with all stakeholder levels
• C' class drivers' license
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical

What we offer:

• Generous and competitive salary packages and uplifts on weekly pay
• Fixed term contract with possibility of evolving to a permanent role
• Work amongst engaged leaders and collaborative teams
• High-performance supportive HSE culture
• Eligibility for cash bonuses as part the employee referral program

Whittens is committed to workplace diversity. We support women in civil construction, champion Indigenous partnerships and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

Please note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.