Job title: Senior Health & Safety Advisor | Transport Infrastructure
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Civil Engineering
Functional Expertise: Engineering
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Job ID: 32889

Job Description

Senior Health & Safety Advisor | Transport Infrastructure

About the Role:

  • Focus on local Brisbane transport infrastructure projects ranging from $10-50m
  • Excellent culture and management support for growth
  • Tier 2 civil contractor
  • $150-165K base + super + vehicle (Based on experience level and TMR exposure)

Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where safety is paramount? If so, our client, a leading civil contractor focused on local Brisbane projects ranging from $10-50 million, is seeking an experienced and qualified hands-on Senior HSE Advisor to join its team.

 

About the Role: As an HSE Safety Advisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of our site staff on complex transport infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will include championing safety on-site, conducting inspections and audits, managing incident reports, supporting inductions and meetings, and providing comprehensive reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and influencing outcomes to achieve the best project results.

 

What We're Looking For:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Formal H&S and environmental qualifications
  • Experience working in road construction, ideally in a brownfield urban environment
  • A minimum of 2+ years of experience in road construction under TMR or council specifications
  • A comprehensive understanding of current Workplace Health and Safety legislation and regulations
  • Proven experience working within accredited systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to work as part of a team and independently
  • Self-motivation and adaptability with a can-do attitude
  • Experience in incident investigations and root-cause analysis
  • Energy: Bring high energy and enthusiasm to this role.
  • Champion of Safety: Actively champion on-site safety, ensuring continuous system compliance.
  • Write comprehensive reports following procedures
  • Be confident when making your own decisions, as management will back you. This role encourages autonomy and strong, balanced leadership qualities.

 

Benefits:

  • Stability of local projects in the Brisbane region
  • Clear progression paths offered
  • Enthusiastic, flexible team culture
  • Career-focused role with a focus on transport infrastructure and safety
  • Competitive salary packages and incentive programs

 

Next Steps: If you want to join the team and make a difference in the transport infrastructure sector, please submit your resume to jobs@empowermanagement.com.au

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