HSE Advisor

Every day, Pacific National transports millions of tonnes of essential freight across Australia. We’re now seeking a proactive and solutions‑focused HSE Advisor to join our HSE team in Queensland.

An excellent opportunity has become available for a proactive, solutions‑focused HSE Advisor to join our Queensland HSE team based in Gracemere.

As part of our national HSE business partnering team, you’ll play a pivotal role in coaching leaders, driving continuous improvement, and embedding effective risk management practices across our operational environment. This position is well‑suited to someone who thrives in a hands‑on role, enjoys building capability, and is passionate about delivering meaningful safety outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with and coach operational leaders to strengthen HSE capability and safety leadership.
• Facilitate risk assessments and monitor the effectiveness of critical controls.
• Support the delivery of Pacific National’s key HSE strategic initiatives.
• Build workforce capability in hazard identification and risk management.
• Contribute to audits and compliance assurance activities.
• Lead and facilitate incident investigations in line with PN’s investigation framework.
• Deliver training on PN’s enterprise management system and HSE applications.
• Travel to regional Queensland sites as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Health & Safety, Occupational Risk, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering effective HSE outcomes across complex, multi‑site operations.
• Strong working knowledge of safety and environmental requirements within rail haulage, logistics or mining (ideally 5+ years).
• Demonstrated capability in hazard and risk control implementation.
• Experience coaching leaders and facilitating incident investigations.
• Exposure to Major Hazard Facilities or dangerous goods (highly regarded).

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:

• Paid parental leave
• Novated Leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Purchase leave program
• 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.

We live by our Values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own It — values that guide how we work, connect and deliver every day.

Safely Every Day — That’s Our Promise.

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: 8th March 2026

Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work live and rail.