ESS provides multi-service capability to some of Australia’s most remote and complex operations. Our teams play an important role in supporting the resources sector, creating safe, high-performing and sustainable communities across regional and remote Australia.

We are seeking experienced Safety Advisors to join our operations on a FIFO basis from Perth, with opportunities available across 8 days on / 6 days off and 14 days on / 14 days off rosters.

Working in partnership with the Site Management Team, the Safety Advisor provides specialist guidance and operational support across health, safety, environment and quality. This role is responsible for embedding effective HSEQ practices at site level, strengthening compliance, supporting risk management and driving continuous improvement in safety performance.

The Position

As a trusted safety partner to site leadership and operational teams, you will:

• Provide specialist HSEQ advice and support aligned with Compass Group’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Management System, including food safety requirements.
• Partner with site management to promote a proactive and positive safety culture.
• Facilitate risk assessments and support the development and review of safe work procedures.
• Lead and support incident investigations, including identification of root causes and implementation of corrective actions.
• Support injury management and Return to Work processes.
• Plan and conduct scheduled daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual audits.
• Monitor and support compliance with legislative, company and client requirements.
• Analyse safety performance and identify opportunities for sustainable improvement.
• Coach and influence leaders and employees to strengthen safety capability and accountability.
• Build effective working relationships with operational leaders, employees, clients and other key stakeholders.

About You

You will be an experienced safety professional with a practical, collaborative approach and the confidence to influence stakeholders across a dynamic operational environment.

• A Degree or Diploma in Work Health and Safety, or a minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
• A minimum of two years’ experience within Health and Safety, HSEQ, Environmental Health or a similar discipline.
• Previous site-based HSEQ experience, ideally within resources, mining, facilities management, hospitality or remote operations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments and supporting effective risk controls.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing capability.
• Experience supporting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• ICAM investigation qualifications or experience highly regarded.
• Experience in food safety or food safety supervision, desirable.
• Trainer and Assessor qualification, desirable.
• A current Driver’s Licence, essential.
• National Police Clearance may be required, depending on client or contract
• Requirement to pass a full medical and drug / alcohol

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a global organisation while working closely with operational leaders in an environment where your expertise can have a genuine impact.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to site safety strategy, influence operational practices and support the ongoing development of a strong safety culture across our remote operations.

The Benefits

As part of Compass Group, you will have access to the support, systems and career opportunities of a global organisation, including:

• FIFO from Perth with 8/6 and 14/14 roster opportunities
• Access to 100+ retail discounts from your mobile
• Multiple salary packaging options
• Health and wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits
• Employee recognition programs, including service and safety awards
• Regular team events and site-based benefits
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across the broader Compass Group business