- Coach and support leaders to strengthen safety culture
- Lead risk, critical controls, investigations and HSE improvement initiatives
- Permanent Full-Time role
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.
This role is part of our national HSE business partnering team and plays a key part in coaching leaders, improving safety performance, and embedding effective risk management practices across our operational environment.
What You’ll Do
- Coach and mentor 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
- Participate in audits and compliance assurance activities
- Lead and facilitate investigations within PN’s investigation framework
- Deliver training to ensure effective use of PN’s enterprise management system and HSE applications
- Role will require some travel to regional Queensland sites
What You’ll Bring
- Tertiary qualifications in Health & Safety, Occupational Risk, Engineering or equivalent
- Proven experience delivering effective HSE outcomes across complex, multi‑site operations
- Strong knowledge of safety and environmental requirements in rail haulage, logistics or mining, ideally with 5+ years’ experience
- Demonstrated experience in hazard and risk control implementation
- Capability in leader coaching and incident investigation facilitation
- Experience working with Major Hazard Facilities or dangerous goods (highly regarded)
Why join us?
At Pacific National we value diversity, inclusion and the contribution of every team member.
Some benefits we offer:
- Paid parental leave
- Discounted travel and insurance
- Novated Leasing
- Fitness Passport
- Safely Every Day — That’s Our Promise.
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.
Join Pacific National and help us create a learning environment that drives capability, growth, and success. Click ‘Apply Now’ and start your journey with Pacific National.
Learn more at https://www.pacificnational.com.au/careers
Applications close: 4th of February 2026
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work live and rail.
- Published on 05 Jan 2026, 3:53 AM
