Posted 19 days ago
Description
Safety Advisor – Health Project
Our client who are a large Tier 2 builder is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to join their team on a significant health project in Cairns, North Queensland.
With a strong reputation for delivering complex construction projects across Australia, this well respected builder offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced project team on a major health development where safety, quality and collaboration are paramount.
This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional who understands the demands of large-scale construction and has previous experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 commercial builder.
The Opportunity
Working closely with the project management and site teams, you will play a key role in promoting a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with WHS legislation and helping deliver a safe working environment for everyone on site.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Implementing and maintaining site-specific WHS management plans and procedures.
- Conducting site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments.
- Monitoring subcontractor compliance with safety policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
- Leading toolbox talks, site inductions and safety training initiatives.
- Identifying hazards and implementing effective control measures.
- Investigating incidents and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
- Working collaboratively with site management, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
- Promoting a positive, proactive safety culture across the project.
About You
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- Previous experience as a Safety Advisor on commercial construction projects.
- A proven track record working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 building contractor – this is essential.
- Relevant WHS qualifications.
- Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation and construction safety requirements.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to build strong relationships with site teams and subcontractors.
- A proactive, hands‑on approach to identifying and managing safety risks.
- Previous experience on health, hospital or other complex construction projects will be highly regarded.
Why Join this long standing builder
- Work with an established and respected national construction contractor.
- Join a major health project in Cairns.
- Collaborate with an experienced project delivery team.
- Play a key role in maintaining high safety standards on a complex construction site.
- Further develop your career with a recognised name in the Australian construction industry.
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