Opportunity

Join a long-term Defence contract that offers genuine variety, national exposure and a clear pathway into leadership. UGL is engaged by the Commonwealth to operate and maintain fuel-related assets supporting the Australian Army, Navy and Air Force, giving you the chance to work across a portfolio of critical Defence infrastructure throughout WA, NT and QLD.

Reporting to the HSE Manager, you'll work closely with Operations and Maintenance teams, acting as the link between strategy and on-the-ground execution. Partnering with another HSE Advisor, you'll support O&M; to manage risk, lead investigations, conduct audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives that deliver real outcomes.

This is a highly visible role with regular engagement across site and office-based teams, allowing you to influence decision-making, build strong stakeholder relationships and play a key role in strengthening safety performance across the contract. If you're looking for a position that combines autonomy, site involvement and a genuine opportunity to progress your career, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Why this role?

- Coverage across WA, NT and QLD, providing variety and national exposure.
- Clear succession pathway into a senior management role.
- Well suited to candidates from oil & gas, petrochemical, fuels, energy or chemical processing environments.
- Interstate and intrastate travel to site approximately one week per month, with flexibility based on operational requirements.
- Work-from-home flexibility in line with company policy.




- Long-term Defence contract offering stability, growth and project diversity.
- Fast-paced environment with exposure to diverse operations, stakeholders and projects across Australia.
- Opportunity to work closely with O&M; and influence safety outcomes across a nationally significant asset portfolio.

Responsibilities

- Act as the link between strategy and on-the-ground execution for HSE matters.
- Support Operations and Maintenance teams to manage risk.
- Lead investigations and incident reporting.
- Conduct audits and inspections.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and deliver real outcomes.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence decision-making.

Qualifications

- Relevant tertiary qualifications.
- Proven experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, fuels, energy or chemical processing environments.
- Current driver's licence.
- Australian citizenship and ability to pass a police check.

Benefits

- Paid parental leave – primary and non-primary carers.
- Household expenses discounts including energy, internet, phone.
- Health and well-being discounts on health insurance, gym, psychology and Employee Assistance Programs.
- Holiday discounts on accommodation, car hire, flights.
- Retail discounts – technology, beauty, crafts, household appliances.
- Grocery discounts – major supermarkets and online shops.
- Work-from-home flexibility (in line with company policy).

Location and Work Type

Primary location: Australia – NSW – Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs.

Work type: Full‑time.

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