Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplaces? At Cell Therapies Pty Ltd, we are pioneers in delivering innovative cell and gene therapies, and we are seeking a proactive Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor to join our team 3 days a week. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping a strong safety culture in a state-of-the-art biotech environment.

Cell Therapies is a commercial Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) and Australia's leading cell and gene therapy manufacturing organisation, bringing cutting-edge treatments from research to patients. Located within the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, we combine scientific expertise, innovative manufacturing, and a strong sense of purpose to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Guided by our values of Connection, Respect, Curiosity and Integrity, we foster a collaborative environment where our people are supported to learn, develop and thrive. At Cell Therapies, we genuinely care about our people and take pride in seeing them grow, progress and build rewarding long-term careers with us.

The growth of Cell Therapies will continue through our commitment to supporting both Australian and international research and development activities, alongside delivery of commercial contracts to provide these highly personalised therapies to patients in Australia and the region.

About the Role

As our HSE Advisor, you’ll provide specialist advice and leadership across health, safety, and environmental management.

This permanent part-time role (0.6 FTE, three days per week) offers a competitive salary equivalent to $116,667 - $125,000 plus super (FTE), paid pro rata, offering flexibility while providing the chance to make a meaningful impact across the organisation.The primary focus of the role is ensuring compliance with legislation, ISO standards and best practice, whilst also driving initiatives that reduce risk, support wellbeing, and promote sustainability.





You will:

- Maintain and continuously improve our HSE Management System
- Provide expert guidance on OHS legislation, codes and standards

- Support incident investigations, audits, and risk assessments

- Champion environmental and sustainability initiatives to reduce impact

- Manage workers’ compensation and end-to-end return-to-work programs

- Educate and engage employees in health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives

About You

We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with a proactive, solutions-focused approach. You are passionate about creating safe and sustainable workplaces and enjoy building strong relationships across all levels of an organisation.

You will bring:

- A collaborative and approachable style, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders

- Robust communication skills and confidence providing advice, training and guidance to employees and managers

- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities

- A proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

- Robust analytical and problem-solving skills, with a practical approach to risk management

- The ability to work independently and thrive in a collaborative, small-team environment

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

- Tertiary qualification in health and safety or related field

- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) role

- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations, codes of practice and standards

- Experience implementing, maintaining and continuously improving management systems aligned to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001

- Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments and internal audits

- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment

- Experience in PC2 Laboratory and/or GMP environments

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📌 Health, Safety & Environment Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Cell Therapies
📍 Melbourne