Safety Advisor

Perth Metro | Full Time Ongoing

Entry-level and experienced applicants welcome

This is not a FIFO position

About Us

Benang is a leading infrastructure services provider delivering sustainable solutions across the Utilities, Construction, Mining and Resources sectors.

We are dedicated to creating long-term value for our clients and the communities we serve. Benang’s continued growth is driven by our solid commitment to the utilities industry, our people and the delivery of safe, high-quality infrastructure outcomes.

About the Role

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Safety Advisor to join our Perth team.

This opportunity would suit someone looking to build their career in workplace health and safety, including a recent graduate or someone in the early stages of their safety career. Applicants with more extensive industry or Safety Advisor experience are also strongly encouraged to apply.

Reporting to the HSEQ Manager, you will work closely with our operational leaders, supervisors and field teams across Benang’s Power, Water, Gas, Civil and Fabrication divisions.

You will gain practical exposure to a broad range of safety activities including site inspections, risk management, incident management, safety documentation, audits, project mobilisation and management systems.

For someone starting their career, this role provides the opportunity to learn from experienced operational and HSEQ professionals while developing practical safety experience across major infrastructure projects.

We are not looking for someone who knows everything on day one. We are looking for someone with the right attitude, strong communication skills, sound judgement and a genuine interest in building a career in workplace health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities will include:

· Provide day-to-day WHS support to supervisors, employees and project teams.

· Participate in site inspections, safety audits and workplace observations.

· Assist with identifying hazards and implementing practical risk controls.

· Support the preparation and review of SWMS, JHAs, risk assessments and other safety documentation.

· Assist with incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions and follow-up.

· Support project mobilisation, pre-start and site safety activities.

· Assist operational teams in understanding and applying Benang’s safety requirements.

· Monitor compliance with company procedures, legislation and client requirements.

· Maintain accurate safety records, registers and reporting.

· Assist with internal, client and regulatory audits and inspections.





· Participate in safety meetings, toolbox discussions and workforce engagement activities.

· Help identify opportunities to continuously improve Benang’s safety systems and practices.

· Build strong working relationships with supervisors, employees, contractors and other stakeholders.

· Promote a practical, positive and proactive approach to workplace safety.

About You

Your attitude and willingness to learn are just as important to us as your previous experience.

You will ideally be someone who:

· Has a genuine interest in workplace health and safety.

· Is comfortable communicating with people in both office and site environments.

· Enjoys working with operational teams and building positive relationships.

· Is organised and able to follow tasks through to completion.

· Has good attention to detail.

· Is confident asking questions when something does not look right.

· Has a practical approach to problem solving.

· Is willing to learn and receive coaching and feedback.

· Can communicate professionally in writing and verbally.

· Is comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning digital safety management systems.

· Wants to develop a long-term career within the safety profession.

Qualifications and Experience A degree or tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Health, Safety and Environment, Risk Management or another relevant discipline is preferred.

We will also consider applicants who hold:

· Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.

· Diploma in Work Health and Safety.

· Other relevant safety, risk, environmental or operational qualifications.

Graduate and early-career applicants are encouraged to apply.

Applicants with established Safety Advisor experience who are interested in joining a growing business are equally encouraged to apply, with responsibilities and remuneration considered according to experience.

Essential Requirements

· Current Australian Driver’s Licence.

· Construction White Card, or ability to obtain one prior to commencing site activities.

· Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance.

· Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening.





· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Willingness to regularly visit operational sites across the Perth metropolitan area.

Highly Regarded The following are advantageous but not essential:

· Previous WHS or operational experience.

· Previous experience within utilities, construction, civil, mining or fabrication.

· Experience conducting workplace inspections or audits.

· Exposure to incident investigation.

· ICAM, TapRooT or other investigation training.

· Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor training.

· Return to Work Coordinator training.

· First Aid Certificate.

· Knowledge of Western Australian WHS legislation.

· Exposure to Western Power, Water Corporation, Development WA or ATCO Gas projects.

· Exposure to Federal Safety Commissioner requirements.

· Exposure to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 management systems.

· Experience using digital safety management systems.

What We Offer

· Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.

· Fully maintained company vehicle.

· Direct support and mentoring from the HSEQ function.

· Structured opportunities to develop your practical safety capability.

· Exposure to multiple areas of infrastructure construction and utilities.

· Experience across Power, Gas, Water, Civil and Fabrication operations.

· Opportunities for professional development and further training.

· Career progression within a growing business.

· Exposure to major utility infrastructure projects.

· A supportive and inclusive team environment.

The opportunity to make a genuine contribution to how safety is managed as Benang continues to grow.

Location The position is primarily based at our Subiaco Head Office, with regular travel to project sites across the Perth metropolitan area.

From time to time, opportunities may also arise to support regional infrastructure projects throughout Western Australia.

This is not a FIFO position.

To Apply

Please submit your current resume together with a short introduction explaining why you are interested in developing or continuing your career in workplace health and safety.

If you are early in your career and do not meet every item listed under “Highly Regarded”, we still encourage you to apply.

Applications close COB, 19 September 2026.

For further enquiries regarding the role, please email our Recruitment Specialist Lana Utjesinovic at *@ergon.net.au or call 0497 123 .

Benang is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and people from diverse backgrounds.

📌 Safety Advisor (Subiaco)
🏢 Benang Energy Infrastructure
📍 Subiaco