HSE Field Safety Advisor

Company Description

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Job Description

SGS is seeking an experienced HSE Field Safety Advisor to provide health and safety support across our Cooper Basin field operations, based in Moomba, South Australia, on a 6-month fixed-term contract, (FIFO 15/13).

This hands-on role will maintain a visible field presence, helping employees, contractors and supervisors understand and effectively apply critical controls and site safety requirements.

• Provide practical, hands-on health and safety support across SGS Cooper Basin field operations. 
• Conduct field inspections to verify critical controls and compliance with SGS and site requirements. 
• Coach employees, contractors and supervisors in safe work practices, including Take 5s and Job Hazard Analyses.
• Identify hazards, intervene in unsafe work and escalate missing or ineffective controls.
• Support incident reporting, investigations and record management within Crystal.
• Follow up corrective actions and verify their effectiveness in the field. 
• Participate in pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and relevant safety briefings. 
• Maintain concise records and provide clear handovers between rostered swings

Qualifications

You are a practical and proactive safety professional who enjoys being visible and engaged in the field. You build credibility with teams and supervisors through clear communication, practical coaching and a confident approach to identifying risk, addressing unsafe practices and improving safety outcomes.

This is a FIFO position working 15 days on, 13 days off roster.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419), combined with relevant field experience, a diploma would be a bonus.
• Previous experience working within the petroleum, oil and gas industry is essential.
• A current full driver’s licence and the ability to meet site access requirements, including obtaining a National Police Clearance.
• Experience in a similar health and safety role supporting multiple operational activities.
• Sound knowledge of Australian work health and safety legislation, relevant standards and Codes of Practice.
• Experience applying health and safety management systems, change management principles and risk-management processes.
• Strong planning, reporting and documentation skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and database systems. 
• The ability to work 15 days on, 13 days off roster in Moomba, undertake occasional travel and complete required drug and alcohol screening.

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
•    Paid parental leave
•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers
•    Ongoing learning & development 
•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.