Health & Safety Advisor

**We’re changing the way Australia generates its energy, are you ready for a change?**

**HumeLink West Project**

Two CIMIC Group companies, UGL and CPB Contractors have been selected by Transgrid to deliver the 130km western section of the HumeLink high voltage electricity transmission project.

HumeLink is a new 500kV transmission project which will connect Wagga Wagga, Maragle and Bannaby in regional NSW that will significantly increase the capacity of the electricity network in Australia’s eastern states. HumeLink is one of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure projects, with about 365kms of proposed new transmission lines and a range of other new and upgraded infrastructure.

The HumeLink West scope of works, worth $1.4bn, includes delivery of new 500kV double circuit transmission lines spanning 130kms from Wagga Wagga Substation to a new Substation at Gugaa, the Interface Point with HumeLink East near Gundagai and a new substation at Maragle in the Snowy Mountains for future connection to Snowy 2.0.

**The Opportunity**

Our UGL Utilities division is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor for a substation and transmission lines project in Regional NSW. This will be a DIDO/FIFO role on a 3:1 roster.

Reporting to the HSE Manager, you will provide advice and support in driving improvements in HSE performance through alignment and delivery of UGL HSE programs, and identification and management of HSE risks within the business. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and for adherence to company policies and other applicable laws, regulations and standards for the workplace

**Key responsibilities**:

- Monitor and interpret relevant HSE legislation, policies and regulations in order to provide direction and advice to projects which meet statutory and corporate objectives and responsibilities.
- Where required, assess safety in design requirements and provide input for constructability reviews.
- Facilitate risk workshops in order to effectively plan work in accordance with the project schedule.
- Ensure that UGL’s HSE objectives and goals are set and attained at the project level including tracking KPIs for the Business.
- Support the HSE Manager to execute the Project Audit program; including maintaining good documentation records for easy of execution regarding third party audits and maintaining client prequalification status.

**What are we looking for you to bring to the team**:

- Diploma level or Tertiary Qualifications (Desirable), or Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety + trade background.
- Certificate IV in Training
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a HSE Advisor in a high-risk industry (Project Construction Desirable).
- Experience working in the capacity of Principal Contractor (Desirable)
- ICAM Incident Investigation trained and experience in leading investigations and thorough report writing skills that are well received by Regulators, senior management and client representatives
- Working knowledge of ISO450001 or AS 4801
- Strong communication skills.

**Why Unite with the Very Best**
- A competitive salary working in a rewarding, supportive and successful team
- Back yourself and your development, and UGL will back your growth
- Flexible and blended work environment; make use of flexible working and our impressive employee benefits, including:

- A rewarding Wellness Program with AIA Vitality - earn cashback for gym shoes
- We’ll give you access to a multitude of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment.
- You can also take advantage of our salary sacrifice options including cars, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.

**About us**

UGL is well known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within rail and transport, communication and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, and water and defense markets. UGL partners with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

At UGL, we value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. Please note that relevant checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

**Diversity & Social Inclusion**

UGL respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land in which we work and pays our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
- As part of the recruitment proces