SNR SHE Advisor

Job Description

Senior SHE Advisor (Safety, Health & Environment)

Job Location: This role is based at Osborne Naval Shipyard, Adelaide.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and/ or hybrid working.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

This role is accountable to the SHE Lead and supports the line of business Leadership Team through the provision of co-ordination, maintenance and assurance activities and specialist advice aligned to the organisations’ SHE principles and practice to continually improve our safety, health and environment performance and meet legal obligations.

Core Duties:

• Participate, collaborate and consult with leaders and teams to ensure they are engaged and aligned to SHE strategic priorities, and have the right tools to do their job, confidence and ability to manage safe, health and environmental obligations and risks.
• Deliver sustainable SHE risk reduction programs that identify risk mitigation opportunities and support continuous improvement.
• Develop relationships with middle to senior management, SHE professionals and practitioners to create/influence SHE-related process, objectives and strategy and to act as a change agent to support improvement in SHE.
• Lead, support and direct staff to achieve business outcomes.
• Support and monitor the implementation, review and continuously develop BAE Systems SHE management system including risk assessments and controls.
• Establish and facilitate systematic approaches to hazard identification and risk assessments directed towards asset and operational lifecycle.
• Manage site safety, health and environmental event response and reporting procedures concerning significant hazards, injuries, incidents to ensure accurate and timely response and data analysis.
• Provide SHE advice for the facility, line of business and/or region in relation to SHE legislation and standards.

About You

• Australian Citizen, eligible to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance (Essential).
• Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Previous people leader experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in SHE in a similar role in a large and complex organisation.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative, regulatory and compliance frameworks and governance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in providing advice at middle to senior management level on high risk/impact matters.
• Tertiary Qualification in Safety or related discipline (Essential).
• Lead ICAM Investigator.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances.