WHSEQ and Compliance Advisor

About Us

APEM Group is leading global environment consultancy providing expert advice to clients in a wide range of industries including water renewables infrastructure marine and ports transport construction and development. Following significant growth journey with operations based in the UK EU and USA APEM Group strategically expanded into Australia in early 2024. Our presence in the Australian market will further enhance the aim of expanding on our consultancy services in both the Australian market and wider Asia Pacific region as part of the next stage of our Global growth journey.

About The Role

Due to continued success and a strong pipeline of exciting projects we have an excellent opportunity for a WHSEQ and Compliance Advisor to join our team in our Brisbane or Sydney office who thrives in a fast paced dynamic environment.

You will provide guidance both internally and externally to support our clients and our people safely to reach their goals.

In this role you will report to the WHSEQ Manager Australia and be responsible for efficiently and effectively coordinating incident response and investigations with the ability to conduct research coordinate audits data and trend analysis together with associated reporting leading to informed and successful decision-making.

This solutions-based and practical role provides guidance both internally and externally to support our clients and our people safely reach their goal. Are you looking to take your career forward with a successful business now backed by a global consultancy

Key responsibilities:

• Communications and Consultation: Effective practical and regular communications across all business units to ensure adherence to WHS processes and procedures. Liaise with all areas of the business providing clear guidance with a solutions focus mentality.

• ISO Certification: Contribute to the annual external ISO certification processes across APEM Australia ensuring recertification.

• Work Health & Safety: Provide practical advice and solutions across all business units to required timelines. Contribute to an annual reduction in incident/injury rate ensuring return to work processes of injured employees are adhered to.

• Compliance: Contribute to the regulatory and business compliance standards through active review cycles of all documentation and maintenance of all documents and evidence chains.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (minimum Diploma level)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a HSE role within an environmental and/or construction environment
• Experience in implementing and maintaining best practice HSE programs within a large complex organisation is ideal
• Strong understanding of Australian WHS and environmental legislation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerBI and Sharepoint
• Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Experience in managing stakeholders (internal and external)
• Excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• A proactive hands-on approach to tasks and challenges
• The ability to travel interstate on occasions is essential for this role

This is your opportunity to own your role and assist us to continue to grow and play a pivotal role in Australias energy future.

Next Steps!

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit wed love to hear from you!

At APEM were committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Even if you dont meet every requirement listed we encourage you to apply we value potential and are open to supporting your growth.

To apply please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter that includes three words youd use to describe yourself.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to learn more feel free to reach out to our People & Culture team at