- Take a leading role in managing HSE risks across a growing portfolio of major projects.
- Work directly with project leaders and site teams to influence safety outcomes where it matters most.
- Field-based role | Competitive salary + bonus + career development opportunities

Join our Pacific HSE team and work alongside project delivery professionals who are committed to creating safe, compliant and high-performing environments across customer and Schneider Electric project sites.

The role

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project HSE Advisor to join our growing Projects business. In this pivotal role, you will provide practical, field-based HSE leadership and support to project teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely while meeting Schneider Electric, customer and regulatory requirements.

This is a highly visible role where you will partner with Project Managers, site teams, contractors and customers to proactively identify and manage risks, improve safety performance and foster a positive safety culture. The position is predominantly site-based, with an expectation of regular attendance at customer project locations and occasional interstate travel.

With all the tools to succeed, you will enjoy flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development and the chance to make a genuine impact with one of the world's most respected sustainability leaders

Key Responsibilities

- Support Project Managers to manage HSE risks and requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain a strong field presence, working closely with project teams, contractors and customers.
- Identify significant hazards, assess risks and verify the effectiveness of critical controls.
- Conduct risk-based inspections, audits and assurance activities.
- Provide practical HSE advice and constructive challenge to project leaders.
- Support incident investigations, corrective actions and HSE improvement initiatives.
- Monitor HSE performance,



identify emerging risks and communicate matters requiring attention.

About You

You'll be an experienced HSE professional who understands the challenges of working in project environments and is comfortable making decisions, influencing others and managing competing priorities.

- Qualification in Workplace Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety or a related discipline
- Extensive HSE experience, ideally 10+ years within construction, industrial, infrastructure, projects or services environments.
- Strong understanding of HSE management systems, risk assessment, incident management and legislative compliance
- Experience working in field-based project environments and influencing diverse stakeholder groups.
- Proven ability to conduct audits, inspections, investigations and safety assurance activities.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive and resilient approach.
- Advanced MS Office and reporting system skills

Benefits of Working for Schneider Electric

We offer a competitive salary package, bonus opportunities and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth, including:

- Flex@Work – a proactive, supportive and inclusive approach to flexible work options.

- FREE access to Coursera – online learning to support your ongoing development.
- Fitness Passport – focus on your health and wellbeing.
- Share Program with the option to participate and receive discounts and contributions.
- Annual Leave Purchase Options to provide greater flexibility.
- Employee discounts through Schneider Electric's rewards programs.
- Ongoing training and development on an expanding portfolio of Schneider products.
- Join the World's Most Sustainable Company and a recognised market leader.
- One of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2026 and an endorsed employer with WORK180.
- Be part of an organisation that lives its Values through Care

📌 Senior Project HSE Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Melbourne