HSE Assurance Advisor

This role operates on a hybrid model, based out of our Alexandria office a minimum of three days per week. Candidates must be comfortable working along active highways and construction environments, with the flexibility to support overnight shifts and work outside standard business hours when operational needs or high‑risk activities arise. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history is required.

The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Assurance Advisor plays a critical role in promoting a strong safety and environmental culture by ensuring the effective implementation of Transurban’s HSE Management System across highway maintenance and construction operations. This role is well suited for an experienced HSE professional who is comfortable in the field working with contractors and employees and operating in a corporate environment.

You’ll have a direct impact by conducting assurance activities for high‑risk work, supporting audits and incident investigations, and driving continuous improvement in safety, security, and environmental performance. Joining Transurban offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of infrastructure and public safety, contributing to large‑scale transportation projects that help create safer, more sustainable communities. More details of the role are below.

Transurban:
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 transportation solutions-building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads-to solve pressing transport challenges.

As the HSE Assurance Advisor, you will be part of Transurban’s corporate Delivery and Risk function, providing technical expertise, oversight, and guidance to highway operations and project delivery teams. This role demands a balance of stakeholder engagement, technical compliance, and field presence. You will navigate dynamic construction and operational environments, exercising sound judgment to evaluate risk and oversee safety compliance.

• Plan and conduct assurance activities for high-risk field work, including fall protection, electrical safety, excavation and trenching, vehicle operations, and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) / work area protection.
• Conduct or participate in internal and external HSE audits, environmental inspections, and contractor compliance evaluations under supervision.
• Support the development, rollout, and continuous improvement of asset-specific HSE Management Plans, environmental protection programs, and safe work procedures.
• Identify and intervene in emerging safety, security, and risk trends in collaboration with Project Delivery, Operations & Maintenance, and Technology teams.
• Support fleet operations frameworks by conducting telematics reviews, providing driver coaching, and enhancing fleet safety workflows.
• Coach, train, and guide field teams and contractors to foster proactive hazard reporting, environmental stewardship, and a strong safety culture.
• Provide agile HSE support and technical leadership during operational incidents or emergency events to ensure business continuity and resilience.
• Conduct or support incident investigations and guide the development of effective corrective actions, including those related to environmental incidents.

• Experience with and comfortable operating in a corporate environment while engaging regularly with field‑based teams.
• Demonstrated experience in incident investigation, training delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience delivering safety programs (e.g., Electrical Safety, Lockout Tagout…