Senior Advisor, Health Safety and Environment

Working at Transurban is different; it's a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions-building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads-to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down.

About the role

We're seeking a Senior Advisor, HSE Systems, who will have oversight and maintenance of the Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS) to ensure a structured and proactive approach to managing health, safety and environmental processes across the organisation. This will involve developing, maintaining and leading the change management of HSEMS in accordance with the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.

You'll join an innovative team, who are responsible for developing and implementing the HSE Management System and training programs for the Group.

As our Senior Advisor, HSE Systems, you'll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It's meaningful, challenging and exciting work.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Manage the HSE Management System, updating as required, to ensure an intuitive experience to support employee access and capability development across the business
• Establish and maintain health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, frameworks, procedures and other HSE resources to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Develop and implement communication and consultation frameworks to drive stakeholder engagement and effective implementation of the HSEMS
• Develop the HSE Action Plan Framework and support communication, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the annual HSE actions
• Lead the implementation of the framework, including the HSE Roles and HSE Contractor Frameworks
• Work with the Leadership Team to embed the framework across the Group
• Administrator and primary contact for HSEMS platforms, including the HSE intranet site, event reporting (Enablon)
• Administrator HSE document management processes including planning scheduling document reviews in line with Transurban's' requirements
• Develop and deliver HSE training programs tailored to different roles and risk levels and ensure alignment with mandatory requirements
• Promote a culture of safety through awareness campaigns including lessons learnt, case studies and toolbox talk's
• Ensure adherence to HSE regulations and standards by conducting assurance activities to verify compliance of the HSE Management Systems and training obligations
• Identify and develop initiatives in alignment with the core capabilities as identified by the Executive and Board as well as with the HSE and People and Culture strategies

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferable skills and experiences, including:

• Demonstrated experience working in a Health, Safety and Environment role with a strong background in managing HSE Management Systems and compliance
• Previous success in a similar role, preferably in the transport, construction or mining/manufacturing environment
• In-depth knowledge of Australian HSE regulations and standards, such as those set by Safe Work Australia and aligned with State based agencies
• Ability to design, deliver and implement a learning solution for a documented business need
• A commitment to continuous improvement in HSE practices and the ability to adapt to evolving business needs
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to consult, influence, negotiate and present, as needed with employees, stakeholders and senior leaders
• Proven ability to manage, plan and organise and prioritise own workload to achieve set objectives within specified timeframes
• Tertiary qualifications in HSE or a related discipline will be highly regarded
• Experience with Enablon or other similar incident management solutions is desired

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.

With a career at Transurban, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests
• Health and wellbeing support-access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more
• Share offers and insurance benefits
• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience - whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on

Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.