Shape the future of Star Group and join us as an HSE Advisor, you’ll step into a position that values your knowledge and a workplace that empowers a great culture, openness to change and a genuine appetite for new perspectives. We’re building on strong foundations and welcoming the next chapter of safety excellence.

About Us:

Star Group of Companies Australia is a leading family-owned Tier 1 electrical, communications, and maintenance contractor with a strong presence in NSW/ACT. We take pride in delivering high-quality, innovative electrical solutions for a diverse range of projects.

We are now seeking a hands-on, people-focused HSE Advisor to support our project teams and strengthen the way we work across the business. It's a pivotal time to join Star Group as our HSE Strategy is changing and systems are maturing. Our leaders are eager for the guidance and partnership of strong HSE professionals. Reporting directly to the Head of HSEQ, this role will play a key part in uplifting HSE across all divisions.

Industries We Work Across:

Star Group’s projects span a broad range of industries and sectors, giving you exposure to diverse risk profiles, client types and work environments:

Commercial

High-rise towers, offices, mixed-use developments
Large-scale residential & hotels
Retail precincts and shopping centres

Critical Infrastructure

Data centres (hyperscale, enterprise, secure facilities)
Utilities, substations, networks
Transport (road, rail, tunnels, bridges)
Water & treatment plants

Community

Defence sites and restricted-access installations
Education (universities, TAFEs, schools, research facilities)
Government buildings and civic precincts
Health (hospitals, medical campuses, clinical environments)

How We Deliver This Work:

Across these industries, Star Group delivers its projects through specialist divisions, each contributing differently to the clients, environments and risk profiles you’ll be supporting:

Construction – Full electrical and communications installations on large, complex building projects.
Engineering & Infrastructure – Electrical, controls and communications across major transport and utility networks.
Electrical Services – Maintenance and upgrades of critical assets through reactive, planned and long-term contracts.
Communications, Data & Audio-Visual – Structured cabling, fibre networks and AV system integration.
SE Distribution – Warehousing, logistics and light workshop assembly to support project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Build trusted relationships across divisions and provide practical HSE support through coaching, site walks and daily interactions that strengthen capability and safe decisions.
Partner with divisional leaders and the Head of HSEQ to shape the HSE strategy and division-specific execution plans.
Support high-risk work planning by verifying hazards, electrical controls, commissioning steps and work sequencing.
Lead incident response as first contact, manage notifications, support investigations, track corrective actions and reinforce lessons learned.
Assist workers’ compensation by supporting injured workers early, coordinating with leaders and ensuring safe, sustainable return-to-work plans.
Deliver or support HSE training and inductions, including onboarding, refreshers and helping workers understand critical risks and expectations.
Improve HSE systems by refining SWMS, updating processes and simplifying documents to reflect real onsite work.
Deliver assurance activities — inspections, verification checks and internal audits — aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and NHVAS.

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum five years’ experience in a similar HSE role within construction, electrical services, manufacturing, logistics or related high-risk work environments
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS)
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)
ICAM and Lead Auditor qualifications (desired)
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Confidence working independently across diverse operational settings

What We Offer:

Competitive salary, including an additional 12 days of leisure and well-being leave per year.
A company-provided vehicle for business use, supporting your ability to work flexibly across sites.
Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
A supportive and collaborative team that values open communication and practical problem-solving.
The chance to make a significant impact on safety and sustainability throughout the organisation.

How to Apply:

If you’re a hands-on HSE professional who enjoys working closely with people, supporting safer work and contributing to a growing HSEQ function, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your expression of interest outlining why this opportunity aligns with your strengths and career goals, along with your resume.

Star Group believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, including various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

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