Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to join our team in Tonga. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in protecting our people, strengthening our safety culture, and supporting operational excellence across our business.

 

About the Role

As the EHS Advisor, you will act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS systems, policies, and practices across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

Safety Leadership & Culture

• Champion a strong safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and engagement with employees and leaders.
• Promote Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) principles and proactive safety behaviours.
• Support the development and effectiveness of Health & Safety Representatives and site safety committees.
• Provide leadership by identifying and stopping high-risk activities and facilitating risk reduction initiatives.

 

Compliance & Risk Management

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS management systems, policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Monitor compliance with environmental, health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and company requirements.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Maintain EHS registers, records, training documentation, incident reports, and compliance dashboards.

 

Incident Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and facilitate incident investigations and corrective action processes.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and prepare monthly reports for management.
• Analyse trends, identify improvement opportunities, and support the implementation of preventative measures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety and environmental performance.

 

Training & Capability Development

• Identify training needs and develop and deliver EHS training programmes, inductions, toolbox talks, and refresher training.
• Coach and support managers, supervisors, and employees in the effective application of EHS systems and procedures.
• Ensure training records are maintained and compliant with company standards.

 

Environmental & Operational Support

• Support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct workplace monitoring activities, including assessments of hazards such as noise, dust, and other environmental exposures.
• Assist with emergency preparedness planning and coordinate emergency drills.
• Support injury management, rehabilitation, return-to-work, and fitness-for-work processes as required.

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

You are a practical and influential safety professional who enjoys building relationships and partnering with operational teams to achieve positive outcomes.

You will bring:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in an Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, incident investigation, auditing, and workplace safety systems.
• Experience working in high-risk environments such as logistics, transport, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, ports, or related industries.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of an organisation.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confidence delivering training and facilitating workshops and investigations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and EHS management systems.
• Tertiary qualification or certification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Experience in injury management, environmental compliance, auditing, or workers' rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements within Tonga and the Pacific region.

This is a permanent position based in Nuku’alofa All applicants must have the right to live and work in Tonga at the time of applying. The successful candidate may be subject to undergo a Police Check and/or Pre-Employment Drug Test.

Our Transam Contribution:

• Competitive benefits package (salary plus bonus)
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity for development and internal mobility
• Wonderful Giving - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice.
• Wonderful Neighbour - spend a day in the community helping with various service projects.
• Company focused on wellness and health.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing and evolving organisation where continuous improvement is valued and supported. If you’re ready to help shape a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement, apply now!

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