Health and Safety Lead Advisor

Requisition ID: 101117 

Job Category: Project Management 

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

At Hatch, our vision is to create positive change through exceptional engineering, project delivery and professional services. We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Lead to help drive a proactive safety culture that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people across Australia and Asia. Reporting to the Regional Manager, Health and Safety AUA, this role plays a key part in partnering with leaders, project teams and employees to develop effective safety strategies, strengthen compliance, and drive continuous improvement across our offices and project sites. This position can be based in either Brisbane or Perth. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert health and safety advice, guidance and problem-solving support to office-based and project teams.
• Support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of Hatch's Health and Safety Management System.
• Lead and participate in internal and external health and safety audits across regional and project operations.
• Provide operational support to projects, including risk workshops, incident investigations, health and safety planning, audits and field verification activities.
• Coach and mentor leaders and employees to build capability in safety compliance, risk management and assurance activities.
• Assist in the development and delivery of health and safety initiatives, programs and corporate objectives.
• Monitor changes in legislation, standards and industry best practice, ensuring relevant stakeholders are informed and supported.
• Support emergency management processes and actively contribute to emergency response activities as required.

About You
You are a collaborative and solutions-focused health and safety professional with strong influencing skills and a passion for creating safe workplaces. You hold a qualification in Health and Safety, ideally supported by experience within engineering, resources, construction or related industries. You bring strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk management, incident investigation and safety management systems, with ICAM Incident Investigator training being essential. Experience with ISO 45001 management systems and Lead Auditor qualifications will be highly regarded. You are an effective communicator with excellent technical writing skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to travel to project sites across the region are essential, along with the fitness to undertake site-based activities when required.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Global project exposure across complex, impactful industries
• Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

Hatch holds an innovate reconciliation action plan and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight islanders to apply. As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a collaborative workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request. We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.