Safety, Health & Environment Advisor

Company Description _"I joined AECOM for the opportunity to work on meaningful, ANZ-wide projects with awesome people, and I’ve stayed because the opportunities to grow my career and leadership experience - Lauren Spring,_ Environment - Group Manager _"_ AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage. Everyone belongs at AECOM We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer. Job Description Supporting delivery of works across the Games minor venues program, the SHE Advisor plays a hands-on, site-focused role providing safety assurance across design and construction delivery teams in Queensland to ensure safety systems, processes and standards are upheld on the ground. How you'll make a difference:

• Serving as the go-to SHE resource for site teams and supervisors across Queensland project locations, providing practical, on-the-spot advice that helps people work safely and confidently every day.
• Playing an active role in the fundamentals that keep safety on track - conducting spot checks, audits, inspections and incident investigations using ICAM methodology, and applying sound judgement across varied site conditions.
• Partnering with design and construction delivery teams and contractors in the field, acting as the client's eyes on the ground to ensure safety systems and standards are reflected at every stage of delivery.
• Coaching and influencing site supervisors and leadership to uphold safety expectations, building trust and credibility as a visible, on-site presence.
• Producing clear, well-structured reporting on safety performance and investigation outcomes, keeping the Senior Manager informed and supporting good governance across the program.

Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes, you could still be a great fit for this role, we encourage you to apply.

• Degree qualified in a safety-related discipline (preferred), with ICAM Lead Investigator certification.
• Approximately 10 years' experience in a safety role within construction, infrastructure or utilities, including exposure to structural, geotechnical or civil works.
• Comfortable operating autonomously across multiple sites, with flexibility to travel regularly across Queensland.
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with contractors, site teams and client stakeholders.
• High-risk licences and Working at Heights certification advantageous; exposure to high-risk environments viewed positively.

Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. _To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment._ AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. _To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment._ AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. ReqID: J10156668 Business Line: PgM & R+I Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ANZ Career Area: Safety, Health & Environment Work Location Model: Hybrid