Safety Health Environment (SHE) Advisor

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Safety Health Environment (SHE) Advisor Apply locations Sydney time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id R0013098

Start your career as a SHE Advisor at Vopak Sydney Terminal. Work for a company that is contributing to energy security and has a strategic mandate for the transition to clean energy. We offer a working environment that is rewarding and challenging; where safety, diversity and satisfaction are of utmost importance. We are one of the few Major Hazard Facilities in the Sydney region. Be part of something that is important for our society.

What You'll Do


This is a key role, working closely with our Operations and Maintenance teams, you will manage all aspects of the safety, health, environment & quality for our core business. This is a Sydney based permanent role, reporting to the SHEQ Manager.


What do we offer you?

  • A market based salary depending on your experience and knowledge

  • An attractive bonus scheme

  • Growth opportunities

  • The chance to make a difference

  • Generous benefits

What do we expect of you?

  • A tertiary qualification in Health, Safety, Environment or Engineering or related field

  • Proven experience in a similar role, particularly in an MHF environment

  • A solid understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements pertaining to an MHF environment

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

  • Strong leadership and problem-solving skills 

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What does your week look like?

  • Conduct regular SHE site walk around and inspections at the terminal to ensure company and regulatory compliance in operations and permit work

  • Be aware of the Vopak SHE standards, promote and ensure local Procedures compliance with Vopak and industry standards

  • Participate in Hazop, Risk Assessment and other hazard identification processes

  • Review and approve permit to work related safety documentation to efficiently facilitate contractor works within the terminal

  • Facilitate WHSE Committee meetings

  • Participate in the planning and execution of monthly SHEQ activities (e.g. Emergency Exercises) with the Operations Manager, Operations team and external participants

  • Maintain/update safety databases, e.g., Risk Register

  • Report immediately all incidents that have direct/indirect impact on the Safety, Health and

  • Environmental performance; and assist Terminal operations with any subsequent investigations as per the Vopak Incident reporting and investigation Standard and the local incident investigation requirements and record/ communicate the outcomes with appropriate department(s);

  • Assist in injury management and return-to-work

  • Represent the Company in dealings with SafeWork NSW and NSW EPA in areas of SHEQ and Compliance issues

  • Generate and coordinate any local, Divisional or regulatory SHEQ reporting requirements for Sydney Terminal

  • Make recommendations for continuous improvements that will result in the elimination of Safety, Health and Environmental incidents

About Us Royal Vopak is the world’s leading independent tank storage company that employs around 6,000 employees in 23 countries throughout the world. We store vital products with care. Products for everyday life of today, and of the future. The energy that allows us to turn on the lights, heat or cool our homes or commute to work; the chemicals found in millions of useful products, including your phones; the edible oils to prepare food. We are also developing new infrastructure solutions to actively contribute to the introduction of future vital products, such as sustainable transport fuels for airplanes, flow batteries for storing clean electricity, and hydrogen, which can be used to store and transport renewable energy. For more information, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr

5 June 2024
Location: Australia New South Wales Sydney
Work type:
Temporary/Contract
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

Only direct applications will be considered.

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