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

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.