Job Description
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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Partner with construction leaders to embed health and safety strategy into daily planning and field execution
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Provide specialist advice on Queensland WHS requirements, rail safety duties and project standards
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Review high-risk construction work documentation, safe work method statements and critical-control verifications
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Undertake regular field interactions, inspections and leadership walks across day, night and weekend shifts
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Coach supervisors and subcontractors to improve risk assessment and worker consultation quality
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Facilitate risk workshops for possessions, temporary works, lifting and other high-risk activities
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Respond to safety incidents and manage investigations appropriately
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Ensure project systems meet Queensland legislation and industry best practice standards
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Monitor and report on safety performance metrics and emerging trends
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Support operational readiness and safe handover activities
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What We're Looking For
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Diploma or degree in work health and safety, occupational health, risk or related discipline
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Formal incident investigation training
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8+ years' HSE experience including senior advisory responsibility on $100m+ construction or transport projects
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Demonstrated rail, brownfield or live-operational-environment safety experience
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Working knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation and high-risk construction controls
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2+ years' average tenure per employer with at least one senior HSE role held for 3+ years
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Current construction induction card and ability to obtain rail corridor competencies
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Available for rostered night, weekend and possession coverage
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Solid coaching and communication skills
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Practical site presence and authentic engagement with workforce
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📌 Senior Health And Safety Advisor (Queensland)
🏢 6Points
📍 Queensland