HSE Advisor

HSE Advisor

• Dynamic HSE operating model to coach and lead Business Partners to deliver continuous improvements in HSE
• Proven and supported HSE Strategy, fully supported by Executive leaders
• Focused on delivering world class HSE outcomes
• Applications will be reviewed in January 2025

About us

Pacific National (PN) is the largest provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running. We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90+ sites across Australia.

About the role

Working as part of a broader, national HSE business partnering team, we are seeking a HSE Advisor to support operational and maintenance sites. With accountability for HSE sitting with operations, this role is focused on actively coaching, mentoring and supporting operational supervisors and managers in the implementation of Health Safety Environment (HSE) processes and systems to enable the effective management of risk issues which have health and safety impacts and legal obligations for Pacific National.

Key responsibilities and the focus of the role are to build regional HSE team capacity and perform effective HSE internal stakeholder engagement activities, including: 

• Coach and mentor operational leaders to help them improve their own HSE performance and embed safety leadership practices for a proactive risk management safety culture
• Facilitate risk management and monitor and report on the effectiveness of critical controls and HSE management system implementation
• Lead programs to support agreed Pacific National HSE strategic initiatives and tactics for improving operational safety performance including building the capability of the workforce to identify hazards and perform risk reviews
• Participate in audit and compliance assurance activities within the compliance framework, standard and procedures
• Facilitate investigations within the PN investigation framework, standard and procedures
• Deliver training to the workforce to ensure the effective implementation and integration of the company enterprise management system and HSE applications
• The role is based in our Gracemere operations depot, supporting the Coal Operations sites in the region.
• Occasional travel will be required for HSE Assurance activities to sites within QLD regionally and potentially interstate.

About you

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of facilitating the delivery of effective HSE outcomes within a complex national organisation with multiple sites. 

They will also possess the following skills, experience and attributes:

• In depth knowledge of safety and environmental requirements in the rail haulage, logistics, manufacturing or mining industry, with experience in large complex organisations
• Demonstrable experience in delivering risk and risk control outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in building leader capability in HSE outcomes and in facilitating safety incident investigations
• Tertiary qualifications in Health & Safety, Engineering or equivalent desirable

The benefits 

We prioritise diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where every team member is valued and can bring their authentic selves to work. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to: 

• Pursue growth and career development 
• Access mentoring programs 
• Enjoy paid parental leave up to 14 weeks (with superannuation) after just 6 months of service 
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, free for you and your eligible family members 
• Benefit from novated leasing and discounts on select health insurance, travel, retail brands, and more. 

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more! 

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work. 

What our employees say about working at Pacific National:  

‘Amazing place to work with plenty of opportunities for those that wanted to grab hold of them’ 

Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process? 

If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please outline at the time of your application. 

Next steps 

Are you ready to be part of our future?

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts.

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers      

Closing date

Applications close on 17^th of January 2025

Acknowledgement of Country 

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of​ the land on which we work, live and rail.​ We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the​ continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices​ of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.