An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior HSE Advisor to take a leading role in delivering safety, environmental and quality outcomes across large-scale construction and civil projects.
Working closely with project leadership and site teams, you’ll drive a proactive safety culture, provide hands‑on HSE support and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, management systems and project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and promote a proactive safety, environmental and quality culture across site operations.
- Provide hands‑on HSE guidance and support to project teams, subcontractors and management.
- Conduct site inspections, audits, risk assessments and reviews of SWMS and high-risk activities.
- Lead incident investigations, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with WHS and environmental legislation, codes of practice and relevant OFSC requirements.
- Coach, mentor and develop HSE team members, supporting continuous improvement across the business.
- Monitor management systems, maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting and compliance requirements.
- Identify hazards, challenge unsafe behaviours and drive improvements in site safety performance.
About You
- Minimum 10 years’ HSE experience within the construction industry, ideally working for a principal contractor.
- Extensive experience across large-scale commercial construction and civil projects.
- Strong knowledge of WHS and environmental legislation, codes of practice and management systems.
- Proven experience coaching and mentoring HSE professionals.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence site teams, subcontractors and senior management.
- A proactive, hands‑on approach with strong leadership, problem‑solving and organisational skills.
- High attention to detail, strong record‑keeping skills and sound computer literacy.
Relevant qualifications and licences
including Senior First Aid, Working at Heights, EWP High Risk Work Licence, Electrical Test & Tag and Fire Warden training, will be highly regarded.
What’s On Offer
- Opportunity to take a senior role across major construction and civil works.
- A chance to influence safety culture and make a genuine impact on project delivery.
- Work alongside experienced project leadership and contribute to continuous improvement.
- A position offering responsibility, variety and the opportunity to mentor and develop others.
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Senior HSE Advisor - Commercial Construction employer: Design & Build
Join a pioneering national builder as they establish their first project team in South Australia, offering you the chance to lead a landmark $300m construction project. With a focus on innovation and a supportive work culture, this role provides excellent work/life balance and opportunities for professional growth, allowing you to make a significant impact from the ground up. Be part of a dynamic environment where your leadership will shape the future of the company in the region.
