About this role
The UGL Utilities team designs, constructs and maintains critical infrastructure across the water and power sectors. Ranging from wastewater treatment plants to power stations. We design and construct the following assets; power generation, transmission lines, substations, electrical distribution networks, water and waste water treatment plans and water pipelines.
Our Utilities team works hard and celebrates successes and efforts. If you are looking for a bright future and opportunity to grow your career, then join UGL – a great place to work!
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior HSE Advisor to provide specialist Health and Safety and Environmental advice across a fast-paced project within our Utilities division.
Reporting into the HSE Manager, this role plays a critical part in supporting Project teams to drive continual improvement in HSE performance, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and alignment with UGL’s HSE systems and culture.
This role is on a 2:1 roster, DIDO from Perth
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic HSE advice and support to Project, Contract and Site Management teams
Lead HSE activities across outages and key project works
Implement and monitor contract‑specific HSE improvement plans
Monitor HSE performance data, trends and reporting across internal and client systems
Conduct and participate in audits, inspections and assurance activities
Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions prevent recurrence
Provide site‑based training, mentoring and coaching to blue and white‑collar teams
Ensure project documentation and HSE management systems meet legislative, client and company requirements
Support injury management and return‑to‑work processes
Requirements to be successful:
Minimum Certificate IV in Workplace Health & Safety
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
Formal incident investigation training (ICAM preferred)
Minimum 5 years’ HSE experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities or power generation
Strong knowledge of WHS, environmental and workers compensation legislation
Experience developing, implementing and improving HSE management systems
Desirable
Internal WHS Auditor qualification
Substation / Electrical experience
Why Join UGL?
- Competitive remuneration package
- Flexible working arrangements and generous parental leave options
- Staff discount program and access to educational and leadership development
- Endless career pathways and opportunities for advancement within UGL and CIMIC Group
How to Apply
While the listed qualifications are preferred, we welcome applicants who believe they possess the drive and skills to excel in this role. At UGL, we value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Join Our Team
UGL is renowned for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, mature-aged workers, and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Note: Applicants may be subject to relevant screening checks including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical assessment.
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
- Provide strategic HSE advice and support to project teams while leading HSE activities across outages and key project works. Monitor HSE performance data and conduct audits, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.
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