Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor

Make a Real Impact on Safety Across Victoria

Avada Group is seeking a motivated and practical HSE Advisor to support our growing Victorian operations. This role suits someone from traffic management or construction who enjoys being in the field, working with crews, and driving real safety outcomes.

This is not a desk job. You’ll spend most of your time on-site supporting frontline teams, strengthening compliance, and ensuring projects are delivered safely and efficiently.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, build strong relationships, and hold the line on safety standards—this role is for you.

About Avada Group

Avada Group is a leading provider of traffic management and ancillary services across Australia and New Zealand. We partner with major civil contractors and government authorities to deliver critical transport and infrastructure projects.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Group Manager – HSEQ, you will play a key role in strengthening safety performance across Victorian operations. You will work closely with site teams to manage risk, ensure compliance with legislative and client requirements, and drive practical safety improvements.

This is a hands-on role with exposure to major projects and strong career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong on-site presence through inspections, audits, and toolbox talks

• Support incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions

• Deliver safety training and lead safety meetings

• Coach supervisors and crews to improve safety performance

• Review and maintain SWMS, TMPs, and risk documentation

• Monitor HVNL / CoR compliance including fatigue and vehicle risks

• Liaise with clients, regulators, and principal contractors

• Support emergency preparedness and response

• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives

What You Bring

• Cert IV in WHS (minimum)

• White Card and current driver’s licence

• Holds or is working towards TC2 / TMI2 (or higher) traffic management accreditations in Victoria

• Working knowledge of traffic management legislation, VicRoads standards, AS1742, AGTTM, and regulatory compliance frameworks

• 2–3+ years’ HSE experience in high-risk environments

• Strong understanding of WHS legislation and compliance requirements

• Experience in audits, investigations, and risk management

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Practical, organised, and solutions-focused

Desirable: ICAM, CoR knowledge, Lead Auditor, Diploma/ in WHS

Applications are welcome from candidates that want to be a part of an organisation that values safety awareness and appropriate workplace behaviours. At AVADA, you are not just a number, you are a part of a supportive team with opportunities for progression and development extending across Australia and New Zealand.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we value diversity and encourage applications from all personnel who are committed to a physically and mentally safe workplace.