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HSE Adviser

Job No: WaterNSW3258
Location: Greater Sydney Region


Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced HSE Adviser (FULL-TIME, Permanent) to join our team.  

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.  

This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career. 

 

Our perks and Benefits:

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.  

  • Flexible working  

  • Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement  

  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave  

  • Fertility leave 

  • Professional development and educational assistance  

  • Access to remote area benefit packaging – based on work location

  • Attractive remuneration $121,185 + Super  

  • And so much more! 

 

What you’ll do: 

  • Provide expert, practical HSE advice and on-site support to operational managers, field-based employees and contractors, enabling the effective development, implementation and continuous improvement of safety systems, procedures, behaviours and standards.

 

  • Drive a generative, safety-first culture through coaching and engagement, promoting shared ownership, recognition of positive safety behaviours, early hazard identification and proactive risk mitigation.

 

  • Work collaboratively with operational leaders to investigate incidents, conduct risk assessments, monitor trends and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented and sustained.

 

  • Collaborate with Corporate Safety, Operations Performance & Support (OP&S) and Regional teams to analyse safety performance metrics, support consolidated reporting and facilitate “get-to-green” workshops to address risks and opportunities.

 

  • Maintain a consistent on-site presence through regular, scheduled visits, working alongside regional teams to build capability, strengthen relationships and embed safety where the work happens.


What we are looking for:  

  • Tertiary qualification in Work Health & Safety or equivalent knowledge gained through significant operational experience.

 

  • Current NSW Driver Licence (Company vehicle provided)

 

  • Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and embedding safety culture programs in operational environments (Construction, Mining sectors advantageous)

 

  • Experience working in high-risk activities such as confined spaces, working at heights and electrical safety.

 

  • Proven ability to coach and influence leaders and teams to drive continuous improvement in WHS performance and cultural change.

 

  • Qualification in Training and Assessment, or equivalent experience delivering safety training and coaching (Desirable not essential).

 

How we will support you: 

At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.

When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.

 

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities. 

 

More about our team / culture:

No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.

 

Who is WaterNSW? 

WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.   

We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au. 

 

For more information, please reach out to: Nathan Hollis - nathan.hollis@waternsw.com.au

  

Please note applications for this position will close on Friday 27th February 2026 at 5:00pm  

 

Click for Position Description - Please note this can only be accessed on the WaterNSW Careers Page. 

 

You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.  

  

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. 

  


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