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Posted 12 August, 2026

HSE Advisor - Major BESS Project - South Australia - 10/4

UGL Australia
Australia-SA-Adelaide Full Time
Reference: 397_132375_754212

HSE Advisor - Major BESS Project - South Australia - 10/4

UGL is a leader in Australia's energy transition, delivering largescale solar, wind and battery energy storage (BESS) projects end to end across the country.

As an HSE Advisor, your first assignment will be the Goyder Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a critical utilityscale battery project set to double the storage capacity supporting grid stability and enabling further renewable generation across South Australia. The project includes civil works, underground electrical infrastructure, and high-voltage infrastructure such as the substation and overhead transmission line.

Why this role

  • Work on a flagship utilityscale BESS project at the forefront of the energy transition.

  • Be part of a Tier 1 EPC contractor delivering complex renewable infrastructure.

  • 10/4 roster.

  • Join an established project team with strong, siteembedded HSE leadership.

  • Exposure to UGL's broader New Energy pipeline, including wind, battery and power projects.

About the role

As an HSE Advisor, you will support site delivery across all construction activities, working closely with the Project Team and reporting to the site HSE Manager.

This is a handson, sitebased role, supporting frontline teams, driving compliance, and ensuring consistent application of the HSE Management System across civil, electrical, highvoltage, transmission and commissioning works. Strong field presence and practical engagement are key to success in this role.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on, daytoday HSE support across site activities.

  • Support prestarts, toolbox talks and onsite safety conversations.

  • Conduct regular site walks, inspections and safety interactions.

  • Assist with incident reporting, investigations and followup actions.

  • Manage HSE documentation, reporting and compliance with UGL's HSE Management System.

What we offer

  • Access our OneRewards Discount Program.
  • Discounted Medibank health insurance.
  • Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
  • Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
  • Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
  • Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.

About you

  • Experience as an HSE Advisor in renewable energy construction projects.

  • Comfortable working on a 10/4 roster.

  • Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or equivalent.

  • Ability to work autonomously while remaining highly team focused.

  • Strong site presence and practical approach to compliance.

About Us

UGL is a respected of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services within various sectors including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team's backgrounds, ideas, work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to complete a pre-employment medical.

Ref: 268887

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