HSE Advisor - Major BESS Project - South Australia - 10/4
UGL is a leader in Australia’s energy transition, delivering large‑scale solar, wind and battery energy storage (BESS) projects end to end across the country.
As an HSE Advisor, your first assignment will be the Goyder Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a critical utility‑scale battery project set to double the storage capacity supporting grid stability and enabling further renewable generation across South Australia. The project includes civil works, underground electrical infrastructure, and high-voltage infrastructure such as the substation and overhead transmission line.
Why this role
Work on a flagship utility‑scale BESS project at the forefront of the energy transition.
Be part of a Tier 1 EPC contractor delivering complex renewable infrastructure.
10/4 roster.
Join an established project team with strong, site‑embedded HSE leadership.
Exposure to UGL’s broader New Energy pipeline, including wind, battery and power projects
About the role
As an HSE Advisor, you will support site delivery across all construction activities, working closely with the Project Team and reporting to the site HSE Manager.
This is a hands‑on, site‑based role, supporting frontline teams, driving compliance, and ensuring consistent application of the HSE Management System across civil, electrical, high‑voltage, transmission and commissioning works. Strong field presence and practical engagement are key to success in this role.
Key responsibilities
Provide hands-on, day‑to‑day HSE support across site activities.
Support pre‑starts, toolbox talks and on‑site safety conversations.
Conduct regular site walks, inspections and safety interactions.
Assist with incident reporting, investigations and follow‑up actions.
Manage HSE documentation, reporting and compliance with UGL’s HSE Management System.
What we offer
About you
Experience as an HSE Advisor in renewable energy construction projects
Comfortable working on a 10/4 roster.
Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or equivalent.
Ability to work autonomously while remaining highly team focused.
Strong site presence and practical approach to compliance.
About Us
UGL is a respected of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services within various sectors including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to complete a pre-employment medical.
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