At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive safe work practices on construction sites and support project teams.
- Company: Established construction business with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Exposure to diverse projects, career progression, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Hands-on role with opportunities to work across multiple sites in Melbourne.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety in the construction industry while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction safety and a Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
The Company
Miller Leith is partnering with an established construction business to recruit a Health and Safety Advisor in Melbourne.
The business offers a collaborative working environment, a strong focus on project delivery and opportunities for professional development.
Benefits
- Exposure to varied construction projects across metropolitan Melbourne.
- Career progression opportunities within an established business.
- Ongoing development and engagement with senior operational leaders.
Role Overview
Working closely with safety leadership, project managers, site managers and trade partners, you will play a visible role in driving safe work practices.
This is a hands-on, site-based position suited to someone who takes ownership, builds credibility with construction teams and follows issues through to resolution.
You may support one major project or work across several sites as project requirements change.
Responsibilities
- Identifying critical risks and working with site teams to implement effective controls.
- Conducting site inspections and following corrective actions through to completion.
- Supporting risk assessments and high-risk activity reviews.
- Coaching trade partners and project teams on practical, safe work practices.
- Delivering toolbox talks, inductions and site-specific training.
- Supporting incident investigations and implementing lessons learned.
- Working closely with site leadership to resolve safety issues promptly.
- Driving accountability and consistent safety practices across project teams.
- Background and Experience
You will bring a practical approach to safety, strong site credibility and the confidence to influence people at all levels.
You will be comfortable working autonomously, making sound decisions and taking action in a fast-paced construction environment.
Qualifications
- Experience in site-based construction safety.
- A Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety as a minimum.
- An ICAM investigation qualification or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of relevant safety legislation and construction risk controls.
- Experience engaging subcontractors, supervisors and project delivery teams.
- A construction induction card and a valid driver's licence.
- Flexibility to work across metropolitan Melbourne project sites.
A trade or site supervision background will be highly regarded.
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Health & Safety Advisor in Melbourne employer: Miller Leith
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