SHEQ Advisor – Defence & Social Infrastructure
Join Ventia as an experienced Safety (SHEQ) Advisor supporting our complex contract across courts and custodial environments. You’ll be working closely with operational teams, managing risk, investigating incidents, and driving a strong safety culture in environments.
If you like being out on site, solving real problems and having a genuine impact, keep reading.
What you’ll be doing
- Investigating incidents, including injuries and sensitive events, and identifying improvements
- Managing return to work and rehabilitation processes
- Conducting scheduled audits and assurance activities
- Delivering inductions, toolbox talks and safety training
- Maintaining risk registers, management plans and supporting use of safety systems and data
- Working closely with operational leaders to embed safety frameworks and critical risk controls
- Regular site visits across courts and custodial facilities
This role isn’t for everyone. You’ll be exposed to confronting situations at times and working in environments that can be unpredictable. The workload can shift quickly, with competing priorities and reactive work throughout the day. You’ll need to build credibility with a broad mix of stakeholders and be comfortable being visible and hands-on.
What we’re looking for
- Strong experience in SHEQ / HSE within a complex or high-risk environment
- Experience conducting internal audits
- Solid understanding of WHS legislation, risk management and Quality, Safety and Environment ISO standards
- Experience in leading or supporting incident investigations
- Strong computer literacy, with the ability to use multiple systems for reporting, tracking, and documentation
- Ability to influence operational teams and drive practical outcomes
- Comfortable in working across multiple sites
What’s on offer
- Salary of $140,000 -$150,000 total package
- A company vehicle is provided
- A level of flexibility, balanced with being present and visible on site
- The opportunity to work in a genuinely unique and challenging environment
The essentials
- Relevant qualification in WHS, Safety, Environmental or similar (Cert IV minimum)
- A background in larger scale environments
- Auditing qualification highly regarded
- Ability to obtain a police check and relevant security clearances
This role will suit someone who is resilient, practical, and comfortable working in environments that aren’t always straightforward. It’s challenging, but it offers real impact for the right person.
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.
Position Reference Number:167378
