A major transport infrastructure project (valued at more than $1 billion) is underway across South East Queensland, delivering complex rail, station and civil works in a live operational environment. The head contractor is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to provide field-focused health and safety leadership for brownfield construction works. You'll coach leaders and crews, verify that critical controls are effective, and help the delivery team plan high-risk work safely in a disciplined, regulated transport environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with construction leaders to embed health and safety strategy into daily planning and field execution
- Provide specialist advice on Queensland WHS requirements, rail safety duties and project standards
- Review high-risk construction work documentation, safe work method statements and critical-control verifications
- Undertake regular field interactions, inspections and leadership walks across day, night and weekend shifts
- Coach supervisors and subcontractors to improve risk assessment and worker consultation quality
- Facilitate risk workshops for possessions, temporary works, lifting and other high-risk activities
- Respond to safety incidents and manage investigations appropriately
- Ensure project systems meet Queensland legislation and industry best practice standards
- Monitor and report on safety performance metrics and emerging trends
- Support operational readiness and secure handover activities
What We're Looking For
- Diploma or degree in work health and safety, occupational health, risk or related discipline
- Formal incident investigation training
- 8+ years' HSE experience including senior advisory responsibility on $100m+ construction or transport projects
- Demonstrated rail, brownfield or live-operational-environment safety experience
- Working knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation and high-risk construction controls
- 2+ years' average tenure per employer with at least one senior HSE role held for 3+ years
- Current construction induction card and ability to obtain rail corridor competencies
- Available for rostered night, weekend and possession coverage
- Strong coaching and communication skills
- Practical site presence and authentic engagement with workforce
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📌 Senior Health and Safety Advisor (Sunshine Coast Regional)
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📍 Sunshine Coast Regional
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