About this role
Company Overview
UGL is a diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance our living environment. We provide a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions for various industries, utilising sustainable and innovative technologies.
Job Purpose
The Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) Advisor is responsible for supporting the delivery and continuous improvement of operational, administrative, and maintenance systems related to HSEQ within the Cross River Rail (CRR) project.
This role assists the UGL Facilities Maintenance (FM) team by contributing to the development and upkeep of robust documentation, operational procedures, and reporting frameworks to ensure compliance with the FM Subcontract, Project Scope, Technical Requirements, and associated contractual obligations.
The HSEQ Advisor plays a key role in ensuring that maintenance activities, asset management issues, documentation, and legislative obligations are addressed efficiently and in accordance with project requirements. The position supports the achievement of positive safety and quality outcomes and helps reduce operational risk across the project.
Key Responsibilities
Alert UGLFM management and client representatives to any abnormal occurrences or issues of concern.
Maintain WHSEQ records in line with the UGLFM filing structure and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
Support the delivery of training on WHSEQ topics as outlined in the training matrix.
Maintain communication with QR, WHSEQ authorities, and relevant regulators to ensure UGLFM remains informed of legislative changes and industry trends.
Assist in the development, review, and update of UGLFM Maintenance Management Plans and procedures.
Ensure all documentation, records, and correspondence are stored in line with the Quality Management System.
Support the implementation and maintenance of Safety, Environment and Quality systems in line with project requirements and certification standards.
Assist in ensuring compliance with rail-specific, facility maintenance, and workplace health and safety legislation, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Provide advice and guidance to project teams on health and safety matters, escalating issues where required.
Collaborate regularly with Senior Project Manager and operational teams to support safe systems of work.
Support the development and maintenance of Facilities Maintenance (FM) Plans in collaboration with the project team.
Assist in developing relationships with Queensland Rail (QR) WHSEQ contacts to ensure alignment across systems.
Contribute to the preparation and rollout of management plans, procedures, and communication materials.
Maintain comprehensive and accurate records and registers to support decision-making and compliance.
Ensure reporting meets required internal service standards and supports transparency for management and client representatives.
Prepare and compile WHSEQ reports as directed, including data for the Safety, Environmental, and Quality Plans.
Qualifications
Prior experience working in the delivery of major infrastructure projects is highly regarded
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar Operations, Maintenance or Facilities Maintenance environment
Formal qualifications in Quality, Safety and/or environment
Experience in conducting WHSEQ audits
Time management skills and ability to prioritise outputs
About Us
UGL is renowned for providing comprehensive engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors, including rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables, water, and defense. We partner with some of the world’s largest companies and government agencies.
Diversity
We embrace diversity in all its forms—backgrounds, ideas, work styles, and perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Our selection process includes relevant screening checks such as national criminal history and pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol screening.
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Other facts
About UGL Limited
UGL Regional Linx was established in 2021, after parent company, UGL Limited was selected to deliver operations and maintenance of rail infrastructure for the Country Regional Network (CRN). This network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney with many important regional centres.
UGL Regional Linx commenced operations on January 30 2022 and works on behalf of the client, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and will be responsible for managing an important network of assets. As part of its operation, UGL Regional Linx’s scope of work includes:
• Network operations
• Rail infrastructure maintenance and implementation of a new train control system - UGL’s proprietary system, Sigview.
• Asset and property management, and
• Safety, access, performance, and environmental management.
UGL Regional Linx has made a strong commitment to local and indigenous employment, further strengthening the organisation’s commitment to regional NSW. As part of its operations, UGL Regional Linx established its head office and Network Control Centre in the heart of the Central West, Orange, NSW.
The CRN network includes:
• 2,386 route kilometres of operational passenger and freight rail lines, including 996 km of branch line track used predominantly for haulage of grain, with lower mass and speed limits than other parts of the network
• 3,139 route kilometres of non-operational lines
• 27,000 hectares of land and infrastructure
• 1,312 level crossings (300 active)
• 1,200 property assets (including 356 heritage sites)
• 600 rail under bridges and 384 road overbridges
The CRN is a crucial piece of infrastructure to regional NSW and UGL Regional Linx is committed to ensure that it delivers for all customers, from rail passengers to farmers and industry.
What you'll do
- The HSEQ Advisor supports the delivery and continuous improvement of HSEQ systems within the Cross River Rail project, ensuring compliance with various contractual obligations. They also assist in maintaining documentation and provide guidance on health and safety matters.
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