WHS Senior Advisor VIC

Working at Transurban is different; it’s a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city‑sized solutions, building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down.

About the role

We’re seeking a WHS Senior Adviser to provide leadership, guidance, and subject‑matter expertise across our Delivery and Risk business unit, supporting the Health, Safety, Sustainability and Environment (HSSE) function. Reporting to the Head of WHS, this role plays a critical part in strengthening our safety culture, uplifting WHS capability, and ensuring compliance with Transurban’s WHS Management System.

You’ll partner with internal teams and contractors to proactively manage WHS risks, lead assurance activities, and support continuous improvement across operational and project environments. You’ll influence decision‑making, guide stakeholders through complex WHS challenges, and help shape a safer future for our people and partners.

As our WHS Senior Adviser, you’ll contribute to lasting and positive changes that enhance the wellbeing of everyone who interacts with our assets. It’s meaningful, challenging, and exciting work.

Day‑to‑day, you will:

• Support the development and implementation of Transurban’s WHS strategy and improvement plans

• Provide feedback to ensure the HSE Management System remains current and aligned to business needs

• Coach and partner with stakeholders to strengthen WHS leadership capability

• Develop and maintain local WHS plans and procedures aligned with legislation and the Group HSEMS

• Monitor adherence to the HSEMS and lead interventions to maintain compliance

• Participate in HSE and business forums and communicate legislative changes to stakeholders

• Disseminate WHS alerts and lessons learned from internal and external sources

• Complete incident notification requirements in line with Transurban processes

• Provide expertise in identifying, assessing, and controlling WHS risks, including psychosocial hazards

• Implement and monitor assigned risk controls and actions, including updates to WHS systems and databases

• Facilitate reviews of Asset Hazard Registers and communicate updates to stakeholders

• Lead WHS reviews and workshops to address emerging risks

• Lead WHS inspections, audits, and assurance activities, including regular site attendance

• Support the recording, monitoring, and close‑out of corrective actions

• Participate in internal and external audits

• Support contractor and supplier evaluation and prequalification

• Assist with WHS incident and hazard management, including leading investigations

• Review and assure the accuracy of WHS performance data

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including:

• A degree or diploma in WHS

• 5+ years’ experience as a WHS professional

• Experience managing WHS in industrial or construction environments

• Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation, standards, and codes of practice

• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment

• Strong risk management capability with a pragmatic approach to problem‑solving

• Experience delivering WHS training programs

• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

• Experience leading incident investigations and facilitating risk workshops

• Ability to manage sensitive information in line with privacy requirements

• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to interpret WHS data and present insights clearly

• Proficiency with online WHS data management platforms

Desirable:

• Auditing qualifications • Change management capability

• Experience managing psychosocial hazards and risks

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.

With a career at Transurban, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year

• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, and Superannuation paid during unpaid leave

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests

• Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more

• Share offers and insurance benefits

• Social activities, community give‑back programs, and paid volunteer days

• We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests

• Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio‑economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@transurban.com.

Job Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

25-Jan-2026 0:00

Please note: The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.

Primary Location:

Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne VIC