HSE Advisor – VIC / TAS
Health & Safety | Pacific Region
Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation. Safety is fundamental to our purpose and at the core of how we operate across all locations and customer environments.
We are seeking an experienced HSE Advisor – VIC/TAS to provide dedicated, hands‑on Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) support across Schneider Electric operations and customer sites throughout Victoria and Tasmania.
About the Role
Reporting to the HSE Operations Lead, you will provide onsite functional HSE support to leaders, employees, contractors, and partners across:
- Services and One Services work groups
- One Solutions project teams
- Sales and Business Support Functions
- Facilities & Real Estate
The role also acts as back‑up support to the HSE Manager for the Benalla Factory during emergency situations.
This position requires regular travel across Victoria to attend Service locations and customer worksites, along with regular attendance at the Notting Hill Office.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement, maintain, and continuously improve the HSE Management System across assigned locations
- Provide onsite HSE advice, coaching, consultation, and issue‑resolution support to leaders and frontline teams
- Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, and implementation of controls
- Ensure effective HSE communication, training, and compliance for Services and Solutions work groups
- Manage contractor HSE requirements including prequalification, audits, compliance, and ongoing performance monitoring for customer projects
- Implement HSE systems, templates, and processes aligned with Schneider, legal, customer, and builder requirements
- Manage incident and near‑miss reporting, notifications, investigation, escalation, and corrective actions
- Lead investigations into medical incidents and high‑potential safety near misses, including formal reporting
- Participate in and support internal and external HSE audits, including ISO 45001 certification audits
- Support deployment of Global Schneider Electric HSE initiatives, reporting, governance, and continuous improvement activities
About You
- Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (mandatory), with external qualifications in HSE Management or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HSE advisory role within construction, services, manufacturing, or project environments
- Strong understanding of WHS legislation, compliance obligations, and HSE Management Systems
- Proven experience in incident investigation, HSE auditing (including ISO 45001), and risk assessment
- Experience managing contractor HSE compliance on customer or project sites
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels
- Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and reporting capabilities
- Resilient, proactive, and well‑organised, with the ability to work autonomously across multiple locations
- Proficient in MS Office and HSE reporting and database systems
Why Join Schneider Electric
- Join a global organisation with a strong commitment to safety and sustainability
- Make a tangible impact across diverse operations, projects, and customer sites
- Work within a supportive culture with strong leadership commitment to health and safety
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.
Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. If any candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this as a direct candidate application to Schneider Electric and no fee will be payable.
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