Introduction

On behalf of our client, Woodside Energy - a Global Energy Company, Brunel is presently recruiting a Health and Safety Adviser / Senior Adviser to provide HS support to Line Leadership and provide coaching to Woodside and contractor personnel in safety leadership, behaviours and performance. This will be a 12 month contract located in the Perth CBD with offshore travel requirements, approx once per month for 2-3 nights.

What are you going to do

  • Coach and support in-field leadership including FP coaching, guidance and governance and contract assurance
  • Lead contract assurance programs with the Company Representative when acting as contract focal and support asset assurance under the direction of the HSE Contract focal
  • Support Level 1 and Level 2 asset assurance programs including HS Standards (GSR), HS critical controls (MERP, ERP, etc.) and HS legislative compliance requirements
  • Participate in front-end planning for high-risk or complex scopes, including construction reviews, HAZIDs and risk assessments for maintenance, turnarounds and offshore project scopes
  • Verify project activities are executed in accordance with asset HSE requirements and expectations including support and input into HS deliverables for turnarounds
  • Support human factors (HOP) leadership training and implementation across the asset
  • Support the HSE Representatives' network and provide visibility of key workforce issues to the Asset Leadership Team
  • Provide input into the development, review and implementation of site procedures and guidelines
  • Support and guide event investigations, including root cause analysis, human factors considerations and work-related injury management
  • Maintain an understanding of key process safety risks on-site and provide guidance on risk management, supported by appropriate process safety knowledge
  • Respond daily to general H&S enquiries on-site, including technical system support (eg First Priority and ChemAlert), and provide H&S performance insights, trends and asset governance

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Proven experience in safety leadership, coaching and supporting both frontline and Leadership Teams
  • Expertise in contractor HS Assurance, Project Risk Assessments and Process Safety Management
  • Demonstrated experience in front-end planning for high-risk / complex scopes (construction reviews, HAZIDs, risk assessments, turnarounds, offshore projects)
  • Ability to operate effectively in an integrated "one team" contractor / asset environment
  • Strong analytical skills to identify HS trends, performance insights and emerging risks
  • Ability to influence and build strong, trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders
  • Skilled in HS systems (eg First Priority, ChemAlert) and incident investigation methodologies
  • Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure HS compliance and continuous improvement

What we offer

  • Excellent negotiable day rate!
  • Fleixible work option
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs,E: m.hobbs@brunel.net | Mb: 0413 434 050

Closing: March 25, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-279484

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