HSE Advisor
- 6-month casual contract commencing asap
- Based at our Perth Freight Terminal in Kewdale WA
- Safely Every Day — That’s Our Promise
Join Pacific National – Australia’s largest private rail freight operator
Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight around the country for our customers. We haul coal, intermodal containers, steel, and bulk commodities that keep Australia moving.
An opportunity has presented itself for a HSE Advisor to join our team on a 6‑month casual contract, covering leave, based in Perth, Western Australia.
What You’ll Do
Working as part of a broader National HSE Business Partnering team, this role supports local operational and maintenance activities across the WA rail operations.
Reporting to the HSE Manager, you will:
- Coach and support operational supervisors and managers to improve HSE performance and embed strong safety leadership practices
- Actively support the implementation of HSE processes, programs and systems to manage operational hazards and risks
- Facilitate risk assessments and monitor the effectiveness of critical risk controls in partnership with site leadership
- Support agreed Pacific National HSE strategic initiatives focused on improving operational safety
- Participate in audits, inspections and compliance assurance activities
- Assist with incident investigations in line with the Pacific National investigation framework
- Deliver HSE training and toolbox sessions to support workforce capability and system implementation
What You’ll Bring
- Tertiary qualifications in Health & Safety, Occupational Risk, or a related discipline (or working towards) would be highly regarded.
- 1 year or more experience in an operational HSE Advisor or similar role
- Practical experience supporting leaders to manage safety risks in a high‑risk or operational environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and coach frontline leaders
- Experience within rail, transport, logistics, mining or heavy industry will be highly regarded
- Availability to commence at short notice
Why join us?
At Pacific National we value the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted.
Some of the benefits we offer are:
- Opportunity to gain experience with Australia’s private rail freight provider
- Fitness Passport
- Access to EAP program through Sonder
We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It – helping us build strong connections and do our best work every day.
Ready to deliver what matters?
Click ‘Apply Now’ and start your journey with Pacific National.
Learn more at https://www.pacificnational.com.au/careers
Applications close: 17th of May 2026
Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work live and rail.
