Health & Safety Advisor

The UGL Transmission & 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 wastewater treatment plans and water pipelines.

Our 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 HSE Advisor to provide specialist Health and Safety and Environmental advice across a fast-paced project. 

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, Drive-In-Drive-Out 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 3 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.