Safety Advisor

Join a Client-Side Team Delivering Safety Outcomes on Major Infrastructure Projects

Your new company
We are seeking an experienced WHS Advisor / Senior WHS Advisor to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the heavy construction sector. This is a client-side role where you will work closely with project teams, contractors and stakeholders to ensure safe work practices, legislative compliance and continuous safety improvement across project sites. This opportunity will suit a safety professional who enjoys being on-site, working autonomously, providing practical safety advice, and influencing positive safety outcomes on complex construction projects.
Your new role

• Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits across active construction projects.
• Monitor and support compliance with WHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice and guidance notes.
• Provide practical advice and recommendations to project teams and contractors regarding WHS matters.
• Review, identify and report safety risks, non-conformances and areas for improvement.
• Investigate findings from inspections and provide clear corrective actions and recommendations.
• Prepare reports and communicate findings to project stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of a strong safety culture across project environments.
• Engage with contractors, consultants and project teams to ensure safety standards are maintained.
• Work autonomously on-site while liaising closely with project management teams.

What you'll need to succeed

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety as a minimum (Diploma or higher highly regarded).
• Significant practical WHS experience within construction, infrastructure or other comparable high-risk environments.
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation and its application within project environments.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Ability to identify issues, provide practical solutions and confidently advise stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, self-driven approach with the ability to work independently across multiple project sites.

Highly Regarded Experience

• Major Infrastructure projects
• Heavy construction projects
• Hospitals and health infrastructure
• Correctional facilities

What you'll get in return
Mon-Fri 37.5hours p/wWeekly pay structureOpportunity to work client-side on major infrastructure projects.Exposure to significant public infrastructure developments.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to ashleigh.hardacre@hays.com.au, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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