WHS Advisor

At Squadron Energy, our purpose is to improve the environment for current and future generations — and we’re doing it by backing big ambition with real delivery. 

We’re looking for additional, passionate people to join the Squadron family. If you’re motivated by purposeful work, want to contribute to a team transforming Australia’s energy landscape, and you bring the energy to help us deliver at pace — Please! Keep reading...
Squadron Energy is Australia’s leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia. With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia’s clean energy future.

We are 100% Australian owned and have 2 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy in operation and under construction.

So, what does it mean to work at Squadron? “Bring real Squadron Energy” — meaning we show up with purpose, we back each other, and we do the right thing while delivering outcomes with safety front of mind, always.  

What you’ll experience: 

Everyone works towards a shared ambition: transforming Australia’s energy landscape. We collaborate, respect each other, and recognise achievements as we deliver high performance.  

We deliver safe and purposeful work that makes a positive difference. Quality and excellence underpin what we do, and we strive to work sustainably for the communities we operate in.  

We boldly lead 

We’re courageously innovative — we take action, try new things, learn from mistakes, and find better ways to create value. We encourage everyone to learn and grow.  

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly capable Health & Safety Construction Advisor who thrives on building strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders and contractors across complex construction environments.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager – Construction and Operations, this role is responsible for providing safety advice, reviewing investigations and delivering safety audit services across UWF. You will work closely with internal teams and external contractors to ensure compliance with legal and contractual requirements, while driving a strong, safety-first culture across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support to management, employees, and contractors on operational health and safety matters across construction projects
• Conduct safety system and performance audits of construction contractors in collaboration with project teams
• Support investigations into safety incidents and contribute to continuous improvement outcomes
• Monitor and report on safety performance, driving awareness and behaviour uplift across project teams
• Partner with Project Managers to improve safety systems, processes, and project outcomes
• Stay up to date with industry best practice and regulatory requirements
• Lead by example, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, professionalism, and accountability
• Champion a high-performance, safety-first culture and challenge the status quo where needed
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders and contractors at all levels to influence positive safety outcomes

About You

You are a confident and engaging safety professional who brings strong stakeholder management capability and thrives in a site-based, high-impact environment.

Experience & Knowledge:

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar health and safety construction role
• Strong experience working with and influencing contractors and diverse stakeholder groups
• Solid understanding of safety legislation and high-risk construction environments
• Experience providing safety advice across construction, energy, manufacturing or similar industries
• Demonstrated experience in auditing and incident investigation
• Ability to problem solve, make sound decisions, and manage competing priorities

Skills:

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Strong communication and influencing capability across all levels
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and personal drive
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Excellent interpersonal, liaison, and negotiation skills

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent)
• ICAM (or equivalent) investigation experience
• Lead Auditor qualification (desirable)
• White Card & valid driver’s licence

At Squadron, our values underpin the culture we seek to create, and we look for people who live them in day-to-day work.

Humility, Family, Safety, Courage and Determination, Frugality, Stretch Targets, Empowerment, Generating Ideas, Enthusiasm, Integrity.

What this might look like in this role: 

• You collaborate generously (Family) and build trust (Humility).  

• You prioritise doing the right thing, including safety and quality (Safety, Integrity).  

• You act with initiative, learn fast, and improve how work gets done (Generating Ideas, Stretch Targets, Courage and Determination). 

We’re building a workplace where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive — and our employee experience is designed to match what we say we offer. 

Depending on role and location, you can expect:

• A culture that supports learning and growth and encourages people to stretch into new challenges.

• A team environment where people care about each other and collaborate to get big things done. 

• Flexibility and positive perks 

• A generous leave incentive policy to support your health and wellbeing.

Squadron Energy is committed to a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect, and where diverse backgrounds strengthen our culture, idea generation and outcomes. 

We welcome all applicants from all backgrounds including women, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities and veterans and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

As our commitment to advancing our RAP as part of our ongoing efforts towards reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

 If you want to join the Squadron Family and be a part of something bigger, then we encourage you to take the next steps:

• Submit your updated resume outlining your relevant experience to date that aligns with the position and associated responsibilities.

• Attach a cover letter outlining your motivations behind applying for this role.

Please Note

Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks, a National Police Check and other applicable background screening if required.

A friendly reminder to recruitment agencies...
Squadron Energy does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CV's will not be considered as an 'introduction'.