The Health & Safety Advisor supports UGL projects and operational teams in maintaining a safe, compliant workplace. Requirements typically include relevant qualifications in occupational health and safety, environmental health, or a related discipline; practical experience in construction, infrastructure, maintenance, or heavy industry; and knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, risk management, incident investigation, audits, and safety systems. The successful candidate is expected to provide practical advice, conduct inspections and toolbox talks, monitor compliance, assist with investigations, maintain accurate records, and promote a proactive safety culture. Strong communication, stakeholder-management, reporting, and organisational skills are important, along with the ability to work independently and travel to project or site locations when required.
UGL is a leading Australian provider of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services. It operates across transport, rail, energy, resources, water, defence, communications, and industrial infrastructure. UGL works with government and commercial clients to design, build, upgrade, and maintain critical assets throughout Australia and selected international markets. The company is part of CIMIC Group and employs a large, multidisciplinary workforce, including engineers, tradespeople, project managers, technicians, and corporate specialists. Its projects range from major transport networks and power infrastructure to complex maintenance and asset-management contracts. UGL places strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, technical quality, collaboration, and reliable project delivery. A Health & Safety Advisor joining UGL would typically work closely with project leadership, workers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure legal compliance and continuously improve workplace health and safety performance.
Australia offers strong opportunities for health and safety professionals, particularly in construction, infrastructure, mining, energy, transport, utilities, and major maintenance projects. Work is concentrated in cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and major regional centres. Australian workplaces are generally practical, safety-focused, multicultural, and relatively informal, with direct communication and an emphasis on teamwork. Lifestyle benefits include diverse communities, outdoor recreation, beaches, national parks, and generally high living standards, although housing and transport costs can be high in major cities. Skilled professionals may explore employer-sponsored visas, the Skilled Independent visa, state-nominated pathways, or regional options, depending on qualifications, experience, occupation lists, English ability, and age. Applicants should have qualifications recognised in Australia and understand state-based WHS requirements. Before relocating, check visa eligibility, registration expectations, taxation, healthcare access, accommodation costs, and whether the role involves remote or fly-in-fly-out work.
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