Projects Safety & Environment (S&E) Advisor

Location: Chinchilla, Western Downs (FIFO from Brisbane)
Roster: 19/9 | 11-hour days
Rate: $1000–$1200/day (incl. super)
Contract: 6-month initial contract

As the Projects Safety & Environment Advisor, you’ll play a critical role in integrating HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environment) delivery across a portfolio of upstream projects. You’ll work directly with construction and operational teams to embed safety and environmental compliance into frontline activities—protecting both people and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible on-site S&E leadership and guidance to construction and project teams
• Deliver fit-for-purpose HSSE strategies, insights, and assurance at the point of risk
• Foster a strong culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement
• Drive consistency and embed risk-based thinking, using Assist & Assure principles
• Partner with contractors and internal stakeholders to support project delivery
• Facilitate hazard identification, incident investigations, and workforce engagement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with WHS, P&G, and DETSI regulatory requirements
• Represent asset interests in interactions with regulators and third parties

About You
You’re an S&E professional who thrives in field-based roles and enjoys working shoulder-to-shoulder with operations and project teams. You're solutions-focused, confident in your expertise, and passionate about influencing culture through both coaching and assurance.

You’ll bring:

• Strong S&E experience in Oil & Gas, construction, mining, or heavy industry
• A Bachelor’s degree, Grad Dip, or equivalent in HSE, Environmental Science, Engineering (desirable)
• Knowledge of Queensland WHS and environmental legislation
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience with contractor HSSE management and assurance
• A proactive mindset and willingness to work at the frontline
• Courage to raise issues constructively while supporting delivery outcome

This position requires the full right to work in Australia.

Please send through your CV by clicking APPLY! If you want to have a confidential discussion, contact Cameron Anderson at NES Fircroft via email at [email protected]

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.