Senior Construction Advisor – Electrical & Asset Management
$143,915 per annum + 12% super
16 weeks training, paid at full salary
Full-time permanent position located in Wurundjeri/Melbourne
About the opportunity
At WorkSafe we are aiming to make Victoria a global leader in workplace safety and wellbeing.We're looking for people who share our passion to bring their own industry knowledge and/or safety experience to join us in making a real difference together.
As a WorkSafe Senior Construction Advisor, you will attend a comprehensive training program in a supportive environment.
Once appointed, you will spend a large portion of your time providing specialist written and verbal construction advice as well as providing coaching and mentoring to Appointed Inspectors.
For more details on the role's responsibilities, please click here to view the Position Description (copies are also available via WorkSafe Victoria's Careers Page).
About you
Our people come from a diverse range of professional backgrounds but share a common goal of ensuring Victorian workplaces are protected and that all workers return home safely at the end of each day.
Ideally, you will demonstrate the following:
Strong understanding of the construction industry, including established relationships with senior industry stakeholders and key partners.
Significant practical experience (typically 5–10 years) in one or more specialist construction disciplines, including electrical installations and/or asset management.
Highly developed negotiation, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, influencing and mentoring skills, with the ability to build capability and drive positive outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.




Experience in driving and leading negotiations with workplace parties in the resolution of industry wide safety issues, using a range of influencing, negotiation and conflict resolution approaches.
Experience in assisting, advising and educating workplace parties on how to meet their OHS obligations.
Sound knowledge of the OHS obligations as detailed under the OHS legislation in Victoria.
Ability to influence and encourage positive behaviour within the workplace, and coach and develop field staff and to share knowledge and experience with others to facilitate on job learning.
Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills and an ability to meet tight deadlines
Qualifications
You will have relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant equivalent experience.
A Tertiary qualification in OHS is desirable.
Working with us
At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.
We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community.
We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders.
Applications close 11:00pm Thursday, 6th August ****
Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.
Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.
For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist,Will Hillgrovevia ******
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📌 Senior Construction Advisor - Electrical & Asset Management (Melbourne)
🏢 WorkSafe Victoria
📍 Melbourne