Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Advisor

Stantec is a global engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm focused on creating sustainable, community‑shaping solutions. With a strong presence across Australia, Stantec delivers major projects in water, infrastructure, environment, energy, transport and community development. Our teams combine technical excellence with a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and improving the communities we serve.

We are seeking a Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Advisor (HSSE Advisor) to be based in our Perth Office to service both our Western Australia and South Australia Business Centres.

About the role:

Working under the leadership of the APAC HSSE Manager, you will play a key role in implementing and applying Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) program and the ANZ HSSE plan across assigned offices and projects in Australia. This role focuses on supporting day‑to‑day HSSE activities in line with established systems, standards, and procedures. You’ll help strengthen Stantec’s HSSE culture by contributing to the rollout of HSSE initiatives, managing incident reporting and investigations, and supporting the development of lessons learned and continuous improvement across the business.

Specifically, your duties will include:

·       Support the APAC HSSE Manager and ANZ teams to deliver HSSE plans, initiatives, and continuous improvement.

·       Contribute to incident management, reporting, investigations, and lessons learned.

·       Provide HSSE guidance and support to offices and project teams across WA and SA.

·       Assist with project HSSE planning, hazard assessments, audits, and site visits.

·       Support subcontractor HSSE management and contribute to ISO audit activities.

·       Promote Stantec’s core values and uphold strong quality, safety, environmental, and security standards.

So, what do you need to bring to take your career to the next level?

·       Relevant qualification (tertiary/TAFE) in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent).

·       3-5 years relevant work experience in a HSSE Advisor role.

·       Certified membership of a professional H&S institution such as Australia Institute of Health & Safety or similar (individuals able to obtain certification also considered).

·       Knowledge of Australia’s Workplace/Occupational Health & Safety legislation and approach.

·       Root Cause Investigation qualification and/or relevant experience.

·       Experience in conducting audits and execution reviews against standards.

·       Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and support HSSE requirements across diverse teams

·       Ability to prioritise tasks and work within defined procedures with limited supervision

·       Skills

·       Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent interpersonal and organisation abilities, coupled with an ability to work in a team environment.

·       Strong leadership skills and the capability to assess priorities and work independently.

Strong client-service focus with a can-do attitude.

·       Have full Australian Working rights.

So, what do we offer to enable your next career step?

With an attractive salary and vibrant culture, we offer many benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing.

·       Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – including options to work part time, on school holiday term contracts, and to work from home and/or remotely

·       Learning and Talent Development Programs and training

·       Purchasing up to four weeks additional leave

·       Professional Registration and Memberships

·       Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) and Salary Packaging

·       Employee Resource Groups such as Women@Stantec and Pride@Stantec, with the aim to achieve a genuinely inclusive and diverse workforce

·       Connecting employees across Stantec through our Developing Professionals Group

·       Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program

·       Service Recognition Awards

About us

The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across sectors and industries to bring water, transport, energy, architecture, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

It's our people that sets us apart … and we hope that includes you.

How to apply

Please submit your most recent CV outlining your experience relevant to this role by following the ‘apply’ link.