Job Description HSE Advisor – VIC / TAS Health & Safety | Pacific Region Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation. Safety is fundamental to our purpose and at the core of how we operate across all locations and customer environments. We are seeking an experienced HSE Advisor – VIC/TAS to provide dedicated, hands‑on Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) support across Schneider Electric operations and customer sites throughout Victoria and Tasmania. About the Role Reporting to the HSE Operations Lead , you will provide onsite functional HSE support to leaders, employees, contractors, and partners across: Services and One Services work groups One Solutions project teams Sales and Business Support Functions Facilities & Real Estate The role also acts as back‑up support to the HSE Manager for the Dandenong Distribution Centre and the HSE Manager for the Benalla Factory during emergency situations. This position requires regular travel across Victoria to attend Service locations and customer worksites, along with regular attendance at the Notting Hill Office . Key Responsibilities Implement, maintain, and continuously improve the HSE Management System across assigned locations Provide onsite HSE advice, coaching, consultation, and issue‑resolution support to leaders and frontline teams Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, and implementation of controls Ensure effective HSE communication, training, and compliance for Services and Solutions work groups Manage contractor HSE requirements including prequalification, audits, compliance, and ongoing performance monitoring for customer projects Implement HSE systems, templates, and processes aligned with Schneider, legal, customer, and builder requirements Manage incident and near‑miss reporting, notifications, investigation, escalation, and corrective actions Lead investigations into medical incidents and high‑potential safety near misses, including formal reporting Participate in and support internal and external HSE audits, including ISO 45001 certification audits Support deployment of Global Schneider Electric HSE initiatives, reporting, governance, and continuous improvement activities About You Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (mandatory), with external qualifications in HSE Management or equivalent Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HSE advisory role within construction, services, manufacturing, or project environments Strong understanding of WHS legislation, compliance obligations, and HSE Management Systems Proven experience in incident investigation, HSE auditing (including ISO 45001), and risk assessment Experience managing contractor HSE compliance on customer or project sites Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and reporting capabilities Resilient, proactive, and well‑organised, with the ability to work autonomously across multiple locations Proficient in MS Office and HSE reporting and database systems Why Join Schneider Electric Join a global organisation with a strong commitment to safety and sustainability Make a tangible impact across diverse operations, projects, and customer sites Work within a supportive culture with strong leadership commitment to health and safety Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview. Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. If any candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this as a direct candidate application to Schneider Electric and no fee will be payable. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today! €36 billion global revenue 13% organic growth 150 000 employees in 100 countries 1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
