Safety Adviser | 6-Month Contract | Water Infrastructure Project | QLD

Job description

Safety Adviser | 6-Month Contract | Water Infrastructure Project | QLD
Start Date: 2 Weeks' Time
Duration: 6 Months
Roster: 5/2 DIDO (Monday-Friday with regular Saturday work)
Location: Approximately 2 Hours West of Brisbane
Accommodation: Site accommodation provided by the client
Rate: Competitive Day Rate
 
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Safety Adviser to join a specialist civil contractor on a recently awarded water infrastructure project in regional Queensland.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established national contractor delivering a complex and technically challenging package of works. Working as part of a small, close-knit project team, you will play a key role in driving site safety performance and ensuring compliance across all project activities.
 
About the Project
 
This bespoke water infrastructure project includes a diverse range of specialist civil construction activities, including:
  • Ground anchoring
  • Slope stabilisation
  • Shotcrete works
  • Architectural shotcrete
  • Foundation piling
The Role
 
Reporting to the Project Leadership Team, you will be responsible for all day-to-day site-based safety activities, including:
  • Conducting site inspections and audits
  • Facilitating toolbox talks and pre-start meetings
  • Monitoring compliance with project safety systems and procedures
  • Supporting supervisors and operational teams with safety initiatives
  • Incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions
  • Risk assessments, SWMS reviews and permit compliance
  • Assisting with client safety reporting requirements
  • Promoting a positive safety culture across the project
This is a hands-on role requiring a strong site presence and regular interaction with construction crews and subcontractors.
 
About You
 
To be considered for this position, you will possess:
  • Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (minimum)
  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a Safety Adviser within the civil construction sector
  • Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and construction safety practices
  • Experience working on large-scale civil infrastructure projects
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative project team
Desirable Experience
  • Previous experience working for a piling, geotechnical or specialist civil subcontractor
  • Exposure to foundation piling, ground engineering, shotcrete or slope stabilisation works
Physical Requirements
 
Due to the nature of the project, the successful candidate will spend significant time walking between active work fronts and undertaking site inspections across challenging terrain. Applicants should be physically fit and capable of working in a demanding construction environment.
 
What's on Offer?
  • 6-month contract with an immediate start
  • Competitive day rate
  • DIDO roster with accommodation provided
  • Opportunity to work on a technically complex and high-profile water infrastructure project
  • Join a respected national contractor with a strong project pipeline
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams next week, with the successful candidate commencing approximately two weeks from offer.
 
If you are an experienced Safety Adviser looking for your next contract opportunity on a challenging infrastructure project, we would like to hear from you. Please call Rory on 0428 026 703 or email [email protected]