Specialist Safety Advisor

• Be part of something BIG!
• Career opportunity within Defence Industries
• Permanent Full time opportunity

The SH&EP Lead is responsible for driving the strategic delivery and continuous improvement of Safety, Health & Environment and Protection (SH&EP) systems across complex projects and operational environments. This role provides expert guidance on risk management, compliance, and performance, ensuring organisational and regulatory expectations are consistently met.

You will mentor staff, engage effectively with stakeholders, and champion a proactive, positive safety culture. Through your leadership, you will influence behaviours, strengthen operational capability, and embed best‑practice SH&EP processes that support safe, sustainable, and high‑performing project delivery.

You will be based at the iconic Australian Marine Complex based in Henderson, and on Garden Island, WA. 

You will have a tertiary qualification in Health, Safety, Environment, Risk or Quality or a related field; proven experience in a similar SH&EP‑focused role with demonstrated experience conducting operational safety audits, leading safety investigations, and processing or reviewing Hazard and Safety Occurrence Reports.

Importantly, you’ll have extensive experience in Industrial Health and Hygiene, applying best‑practice principles to monitor and manage workplace exposures; extensive experience in Environmental Protection, including compliance, monitoring, and incident response; strong working knowledge of WH&S legislation and Operational Risk Management; proficiency in conducting trend analysis and developing effective improvement or remedial action plans; and a solid understanding of Safety Management Systems and their application across complex operational environments.

Also, to be successful you will have:

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance
• Current AU Drivers Licence

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you 

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.  
• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer. 
• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave. 
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan. 
• As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company. 

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au.

Job req # 74593

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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