HSES Advisor

About the role

The HSES Advisor will provide oversight and drive consistent implementation of health, safety, environmental and sustainability systems across Circular Plastics Australia sites, ensuring legal and ethical obligations are met.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, environmental, and sustainability policies in line with Australian regulations.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards, manage risks, and drive corrective actions.
• Provide practical advice and support to leaders and employees on HSE and sustainability matters.
• Lead thorough incident investigations, ensuring root‑cause analysis and timely reporting to relevant authorities.
• Stay up to date with legislative and industry changes, updating policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
• Deliver training and awareness programs to build capability and promote a strong safety culture.
• Collaborate across departments to embed HSE and sustainability considerations into everyday operations and decision‑making.
• Establish, monitor, and report on KPIs to evaluate and continuously improve HSE and sustainability performance.

Required profile

• Proven experience in HSE and sustainability management within an Australian manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian health, safety, environmental, and sustainability legislation.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with ability to influence at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including experience driving cross‑functional initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, sustainability, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Certificate IV in WHS or Diploma of Work Health and Safety is advantageous.

Required skills

• Risk assessment
• Incident investigation