Full-time
⏳ Short term (< 6 months)
Senior HSE Advisor
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Hitachi
Hitachi is a industrial / technology company headquartered in Japan. Careers hosted on Workday (seed data).
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📍 (STS) Brisbane - Office (Onsite)
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📅 2026-10-15 03:31
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Location: (STS) Brisbane - Office Job ID: R0147949 Date Posted: 2026-10-15 Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Profession (Job Category): Legal, Compliance & Audit Job Schedule: Full time Work Arrangement: Onsite About Us 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…
Full Job Description
Location:
(STS) Brisbane - Office
Job ID:
R0147949
Date Posted:
2026-10-15
Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Profession (Job Category):
Legal, Compliance & Audit
Job Schedule:
Full time
Work Arrangement:
Onsite
About Us
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.
Job Description:
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.
About the Role
You’ll play a key role as a member of our Queensland Projects Team, supporting delivery of the European Train Control System (ETCS) across major rail infrastructure projects in Southeast Queensland, including Cross River Rail.
This is a predominantly field-based role working across construction, engineering, testing and commissioning activities. You will provide practical HSE leadership while taking on additional senior responsibilities for team coordination, high-level reporting and delegated support to the HSE Manager.
Reporting directly to the HSE Manager – Queensland Projects, you will work alongside our HSE and Environmental Advisors. Your additional senior responsibilities will include coordinating site coverage and daily movements, coaching team members and maintaining a strong presence across multiple active work fronts.
This role would particularly appeal to a senior HSE professional who enjoys working closely with project teams and contractors to deliver practical safety leadership, strong governance and continuous improvement outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing mobile, hands-on HSE leadership and operational support across project work fronts.
• Coordinating HSE and Environmental Advisor coverage and promoting consistent field practices.
• Coaching advisors and supporting construction, engineering, testing and commissioning teams.
• Undertaking risk assessments, audits, critical-control checks, investigations and corrective-action follow-up.
• Preparing accurate high-level HSE reports, assurance updates and executive briefings.
• Presenting HSE information face to face to Alliance leadership and other senior, client and government stakeholders.
• Providing dependable delegated operational support to the HSE Manager and responding to changing project requirements, including reasonable out-of-hours coverage.
About You
To be successful, you will bring:
• Significant practical HSE experience across rail, major infrastructure, construction or comparable high-risk environments.
• Proven reliability, independent judgement, accountability and the ability to balance multiple operational and reporting priorities.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating field activities and coaching HSE team members.
• Excellent written communication and high-quality HSE reporting capability, combined with confidence presenting directly to senior leadership.
• Strong knowledge of WHS requirements, investigations, risk management and HSE assurance.
• A relevant HSE diploma or equivalent demonstrated experience, and a current driver's licence.
• Flexibility to travel between Southeast Queensland work fronts and provide reasonable early, night or weekend support as required.
• Rail, Construction or Testing and Commissioning experience are highly regarded.
Why this role?
• Work on nationally significant rail and infrastructure projects
• Influence safety outcomes at a strategic level
• Join a global organisation committed to innovation, sustainability and operational excellence
• Collaborate with industry-leading professionals in a supportive and high-performing environment
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on safety culture and project success across
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.
What we offer:
• Annual performance, development, and salary review process.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Salary continuance.
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year (incl. flu vaccinations).
• Employee Assistance Program (employees and family).
• Days off per year sponsored by the company in addition to the statutory public holidays and leave entitlements.
• Invitation to attend and participate in Company sponsored social events throughout the year.
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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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