At UGL Transport, we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger. We're looking for a people-focused HSE Advisor who is passionate about creating safer, healthier workplaces where everyone feels respected, included, and able to do their best work.
Whether you're coming from heavy industry, manufacturing, defence, or another safety‐critical environment, we welcome your experience and encourage you to apply. This role will support our Mackay & Nebo operations.
About Your Role
In this hands‐on role, you will partner with our Mackay workshop team to support a safe and inclusive work environment. As the HSE Advisor, you will coach, guide, and empower leaders and frontline employees while helping drive continuous improvement across safety, wellbeing, and environmental performance.
This is an opportunity to influence culture, contribute to meaningful change, and make a real impact every day. Help create an inclusive environment where everyone goes home safe every day.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with leaders and teams to build a strong, positive safety culture
* Provide practical HSE advice, mentoring, and coaching across the workshop
* Support risk assessments, audits, and compliance activities
* Lead or assist with incident investigations and improvement actions
* Deliver engaging toolbox talks and safety learning sessions
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and safety programs
* Maintain accurate reporting and ensure compliance with WHS requirements
About You
We value capability, mindset, and lived experience.
* Experience in HSE, safety, or a related field (workshop, industrial, rail, or similar environments are highly regarded)
* A qualification in Work Health & Safety, or a related discipline
* Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with people from all backgrounds
* Confidence to coach, influence, and build trust at all levels
* A proactive, solutions‐focused approach and willingness to learn
If you don't meet every requirement but feel this role could be a great fit, we encourage you to apply.
What We Offer
* A supportive, inclusive, and safety‐first team culture
* Opportunities for career growth and development
* The chance to make a real difference to people's safety and wellbeing
* Access to ongoing training and learning
* Collaborative, team‐driven environment
* Opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
* Excellent salary package
* Salary continuance, Employee Assistance Program & AIA Vitality Wellness Program
* Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more
About Us
UGL partners with some of the world's largest blue‐chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. UGL is a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.
UGL values diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a pre‐employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.
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Discipline: Health Safety Security & Environment Advisor
Primary Location: Australia-QLD-Mackay & Coalfields
Work Type: Full-time
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