HSE Advisor
Opportunity to Work with Rio Tinto
QAL & Boyne Smelters
6-Month Contract
Looking to take the next step in your HSE career?
Chandler Macleod is partnering with Rio Tinto to recruit an HSE Advisor supporting operations across Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) and Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL).
This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced operational leaders within a complex heavy industrial environment, where you'll play a key role in driving a proactive safety culture, supporting frontline teams and contributing to the safe delivery of critical maintenance and operational activities.
Whether you're an experienced HSE skilled or looking to build on your early career experience, this role offers the prospect to develop your skills while making a genuine impact on site.
About the Role
As part of the site HSE team, you'll work closely with leaders, contractors and operational personnel to provide practical health and safety support across daily site activities.
Providing day-to-day HSE support across operational work areas
Conducting field leadership interactions, workplace inspections and safety observations
Supporting incident investigations and corrective actions
Assisting with risk assessments, JHAs, SWMS and other safety documentation
Coaching and mentoring employees on safe work practices
Supporting contractor management, inductions and onboarding activities
Participating in toolbox talks, pre-start meetings and safety initiatives
Monitoring hazards, controls and action close-out to support continuous improvement
Promoting compliance with site procedures,



standards and legislative requirements
About You
Relevant HSE or WHS qualifications (Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry qualification preferred)
Experience within heavy industry, mining, manufacturing, construction, processing or similar operational environments
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of site
A practical understanding of risk management, safety systems and legislative compliance
The confidence to engage with frontline teams and influence positive safety outcomes
Candidates with approximately 12 months of relevant HSE experience are encouraged to apply if they demonstrate strong capability, initiative and a willingness to learn.
What's on Offer
Opportunity to work with Rio Tinto
6-month contract
Day shift roster with flexibility available for the right candidate
Work across both QAL and Boyne Smelters operations
Join a collaborative team committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
Immediate start available for the right candidate
Please note: Successful applicants will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment Medical.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at diversity-and-inclusion.
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