HSE Advisor

We are currently seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to join the team in regional NSW.

This is a site-based opportunity suited to a proactive HSE professional who enjoys being visible in the field, working closely with operational teams and contractors, and driving strong safety and environmental standards across a busy mining operation.

You will play a key role in supporting the site leadership and workforce to ensure HSE requirements are understood, implemented and consistently maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HSE support and advice to site management, supervisors, employees and contractors.
• Conduct regular field inspections, workplace observations, audits and compliance checks.
• Identify hazards, assess risks and support the implementation of effective control measures.
• Assist with incident and near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor and support compliance with site HSE procedures, legislation, standards and company requirements.
• Provide practical HSE advice to operational teams and assist with improving safety performance.
• Support risk assessments, JHAs/JSEAs, SWMS and other critical risk management processes.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, pre-starts, safety meetings and HSE initiatives.
• Assist with contractor management and ensure contractors meet site HSE requirements.
• Track and follow up corrective actions arising from inspections, audits and incidents.
• Assist with emergency response preparedness and site emergency exercises.
• Support safety campaigns, training, inductions and workforce engagement initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture through visible field leadership and positive engagement with the workforce.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, reporting and documentation.
• Provide regular HSE performance information and reporting to site leadership.

About You The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as an HSE Advisor within mining, resources, heavy industry or a similar high-risk environment.
• Relevant qualifications in Work Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and mining industry safety requirements.
• Proven experience conducting workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees, supervisors, contractors and management.
• A practical, hands-on approach to HSE, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices when required.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a site-based environment.
• Experience working within a structured HSE management system.
• A genuine commitment to improving safety performance and workforce engagement.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.