Job Description
Wood delivers maintenance and turnaround services for the Ampol Lytton Refinery and is seeking experienced HSE Advisors to support the upcoming mid-year FCCU shutdown.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, high-performing team working on a major refinery event.
The Role
Reporting to the Wood T&I HSE Lead, the HSE Advisors will work closely with blue-collar teams in the field to promote safe behaviours, mentor workers, and support supervision in ensuring compliance with Wood and Ampol procedures and standards.
Candidates must be confident working in high-risk environments and capable of intervening, coaching, and leading by example.
This is a shutdown role requiring a 6/1 roster with minimum 11-hour shifts.
Both day and night shift opportunities are available.
The project involves work at heights and across multiple elevated locations; therefore, advisors must be comfortable operating in these conditions.
This shutdown will be dynamic, challenging, and highly rewarding—ideal for HSE professionals seeking experience in complex, fast-moving environments.
The shutdown is scheduled to commence at the beginning of May, for approximately ***** weeks.
Brisbane-based applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Only Australian citizens or individuals with valid working rights for this region will be considered.
Responsibilities
Ensure all work is performed in line with Wood and Ampol HSE programs
Conduct in-field Safe Behaviour Observations and audits
Maintain strong field presence across multiple job locations
Inspect field documentation, provide coaching on best practice, and reinforce expectations
Intervene and coach where non-compliance or unsafe behaviours are observed
Liaise regularly with the client and other contractors
Assist in gathering data for relevant reporting requirements
Support the preparation and delivery of daily toolbox talks
Participate in inductions and onboarding processes for Wood and Ampol
Implement and monitor corrective actions arising from incidents and inspections
Conduct or assist with incident and near-miss investigations to determine root causes
Champion hazard identification and support continuous improvement programs.
Experience & Skills
Experience in heavy industry, minerals processing, oil refining, or similar high-risk environments, ideally with Shutdown/T&I experience
3–5 years' experience as an HSE practitioner
Strong ability to influence, mentor, and engage with field teams
High standard of written and verbal communication
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective corrective actions
Knowledge of ISO ***** Safety Management Systems (preferred but not essential)
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and within high-performing teams
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
Mandatory Qualifications
Certificate IV, Diploma, or tertiary qualification in WHS
Construction White Card
Incident investigation training (ICam, Taproot etc)
Ability to pass a full pre-employment medical
Willing to be clean shaved as per operational PPE requirements.
Desirable
Confined Space Entry and Working at Heights training within last 3 years
Cert IV Training and Assessor
Return to work Coordinator qualifications
MyPass experience
Trade background.
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If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding shutdown opportunity within a supportive and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
Wood welcomes applications from Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets.
We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce.
All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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