Senior HSE Advisor

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior HSE Advisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Brisbane, Australia.

The role will be responsible for providing Health, Safety and Environmental support for our Queensland operations.

• Providing technical advice and coaching including safety leadership, risk management, HSE systems, incident investigation, audits and training
• Drive continuous improvement of HSE, contributing to implementation of best practice, improved safety leadership, engagement with the workforce and influencing of positive behaviours

• A sound knowledge of the Queensland legal framework is essential.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in HSE and risk management on major turnkey projects.
• Extensive experience overseeing contractor safety and risk.
• Proficient in applying HOP and HRO principles in complex environments.
• Skilled in risk assessment, investigations, and compliance.
• Strong communicator with influence across senior and contractor levels.
• Background in high-risk sectors like rail and construction.
• Effective at building relationships and fostering continuous improvement.
• Committed to integrity, ethics, and a strong safety culture.

• A diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant safety discipline or appropriate experience and knowledge
• Lead Auditor for ISO 45001 and ISO14001
• Lead Investigator Qualification
• Ability to pass a medical examination to prove fitness for work

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive. We’re especially keen to hear from women and people of all genders considering a career in engineering, cybersecurity, and rail technology.

• Champion a proactive safety culture across all project phases—design to delivery.
• Facilitate leadership safety walks and interactions, forums, and workshops to embed safety, risk awareness and capability development as core project values.
• Promote open communication and feedback loops between contractors, project teams, and frontline workers.

• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive risk management and assurance frameworks.
• Conduct HSE Performance Measure Reviews (Workplace Inspections, Observations and Internal Audits) and prepare reports outlining potential risks and areas of improvement
• Facilitate risk identification workshops with internal teams and contractors to assess and prioritise project risks.

• Implement HOP-aligned systems to enhance learning from work-as-done and build operational resilience.
• Lead learning teams and post-event reviews to drive continuous improvement and reduce harm potential.
• Collaborate with functions and coordinate learning team meetings whilst fostering ownership and accountability.

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders including engineering, procurement, legal, and contractor teams to integrate safety and risk management into project delivery.
• Influence senior leadership to embed safety and risk considerations into strategic project decisions and contractor performance reviews.

• Ensure project compliance with local, regional, and national safety regulations.
• Lead ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 accreditation efforts across project sites and contractor operations.
• Conduct regular audits and assurance reviews of contractor HSE systems and performance.

• Support implementation and improvement of HSE management systems aligned with ISO standards.
• Development and implementation of management plans
• Ensure systems support projects and contractor operations.
• Build capability in using HSE systems through training and coaching.

• Manage the collection, maintenance and analysis of relevant HSE performance measures including resource consumption data and metrics.