Downer's Energy and Utilities business is seeking an experienced Senior HSE Advisor to support our Transmission and Substation projects.
The chance
Downer's Energy and Utilities business is seeking an experienced Senior HSE Advisor to support our Transmission and Substation projects.
This is a senior project assurance role responsible for strengthening HSE governance across planning, mobilisation and delivery.
You will lead risk based assurance activities, verify the effectiveness of critical controls and provide an independent challenge to operational delivery.
Reporting to the HSE Manager, Transmission and Substation, you will work closely with project leaders, construction teams, supervisors, subcontractors and clients to ensure our HSE systems, controls and evidence remain aligned with project risks, changing site conditions and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
Leading assurance over the implementation and field application of the Health and Safety Management Plan
Maintaining the Zero Harm risk register and ensuring project risks, controls and assurance evidence are current and aligned
Conducting targeted surveillance, workplace inspections and critical control verification activities
Reviewing SWMS, work packs, permits, inductions and authorisations for high risk work
Identifying ineffective or deteriorating controls and escalating material risks to accountable leaders
Providing assurance over subcontractor onboarding, competency, work readiness and HSE performance
Supporting incident investigations, corrective action governance and workforce learning
Verifying plant, equipment, training and competency records are compliant, current and audit ready
Supporting client,



regulatory and external assurance activities, including audits and formal reviews
Coaching HSE Advisors, supervisors and operational teams in risk identification, control verification and assurance practices
What we're looking for
You will be an experienced HSE professional who can confidently assess control effectiveness, identify systemic weaknesses and provide practical, evidence based advice within a high risk project environment.
To be successful, you will bring:
A relevant qualification in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline, at Certificate IV, Diploma level or higher
A current construction industry White Card
Senior HSE experience within construction, utilities, transmission, substations, infrastructure or another high risk project environment
Demonstrated experience leading site assurance, control verification and HSE system quality activities
Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, high risk construction controls, permit to work systems and contractor management requirements
Experience managing project risk registers and aligning controls with actual work activities and site conditions
Experience supporting incident investigations, corrective action management and learning reviews
Strong working knowledge of HSMP implementation, SWMS, management of change and critical risk controls




Experience working with subcontractors, supervisors and operational leaders to address non conformances and improve control effectiveness
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and audit defensible records and reports
Formal training in incident investigation, auditing, risk management or critical control verification will be highly regarded.
What we offer
A senior HSE position supporting significant Transmission and Substation projects
The opportunity to influence project risk management and contribute to stronger safety outcomes
A supportive team environment with access to experienced operational and HSEQ leaders
Career development and ongoing learning opportunities across Downer's broader Energy and Utilities business
Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
A workplace that values inclusion, collaboration and practical leadership
About Energy and Utilities
Downer is a leading provider of end to end services across power, gas, telecommunications, water and wastewater, defence and industrial sectors.
Our Energy and Utilities business works with customers across Australia and New Zealand to design, build, operate and maintain critical infrastructure that connects communities and supports economic growth.
Downer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, valued and supported.
We welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, women, members of the LGBTQIA plus community and culturally diverse groups.
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📌 Senior Hse Advisor (Sydney)
🏢 Downer Group
📍 Sydney