At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide hands-on safety support on major renewable energy projects and promote a proactive safety culture.
- Company: Join a leading international infrastructure contractor with exciting projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, FIFO/DIDO arrangements, accommodation, meals, and professional development.
- Other info: Long-term career growth opportunities and supportive safety leadership team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety in large-scale construction while enjoying great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV or higher in Work Health and Safety with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Zenergy is partnering with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit Health and Safety Advisors for a major renewable energy and infrastructure project in regional NSW.
These are permanent positions offering competitive remuneration, attractive FIFO/DIDO arrangements and long-term career opportunities across future major infrastructure projects.
About the Role
Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, you will provide hands‑on safety support across a large-scale construction environment, working closely with project management, supervisors, subcontractors and frontline personnel.
You will support safety performance through site inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, training and ongoing assurance activities, while promoting a positive and proactive safety culture.
These positions will suit practical, approachable safety professionals who enjoy being visible on site, building strong relationships and contributing to the safe delivery of complex construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide visible, hands‑on safety support across construction teams and high‑risk site activities.
- Build strong relationships with project managers, supervisors, subcontractors and frontline personnel to promote a positive safety culture.
- Conduct incident investigations, risk assessments and corrective action management.
- Undertake workplace inspections, audits, safety observations and critical control verifications.
- Review and support the implementation of SWMS, permits and safe systems of work.
- Develop and deliver toolbox talks, inductions, pre‑start meetings and safety communications.
- Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of project safety management systems and procedures.
- Monitor contractor compliance with WHS legislation, project requirements and relevant safety standards.
- Work collaboratively with construction teams to identify operational risks and implement practical safety solutions.
About You
- Certificate IV, Diploma or tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in a Health and Safety Advisor, HSE Advisor, Safety Coordinator or similar position.
- Ideally 3+ years of relevant experience
- Experience across civil construction, major infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy, transmission, substations or electrical construction highly regarded.
- Practical knowledge of high‑risk construction activities, incident investigations, risk assessments and contractor management.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse project teams.
- A hands‑on, approachable attitude and willingness to learn and develop within a supportive safety team.
- Previous experience working on regional projects, FIFO/DIDO rosters or remote construction sites advantageous.
- A trades or operational construction background would be highly regarded.
- Current Australian driver's licence and full Australian working rights.
- What's on Offer
- Permanent employment with a leading international infrastructure contractor.
- Competitive base salary, negotiable depending on experience, plus superannuation.
- Living‑away‑from‑home uplift.
- 2/1 roster with FIFO/DIDO arrangements available from the East Coast.
- Accommodation and meals provided in a modern, purpose‑built camp with excellent recreational facilities.
- Transport arrangements and on‑site vehicle provided.
- Opportunity to work on a nationally significant renewable energy and infrastructure development.
- Supportive and experienced safety leadership team, with opportunities for mentoring and professional development.
- Long‑term career opportunities with potential to transition onto future major infrastructure projects.
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Health and Safety Advisor in Sydney employer: Zenergy Group
Join a leading private-sector employer that prioritises Human-Centric Care, offering a dynamic work environment in Victoria where your leadership will directly impact the recovery journeys of injured workers. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, fostering a culture of collaboration and support within your team. Experience the unique advantage of working in a role that not only values compliance but also champions empathy and respect for all stakeholders involved.
