We are seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to join a major road infrastructure operation in Sydney, supporting operational and maintenance teams working across a complex, live environment.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being in the field, working directly with supervisors and crews and helping build strong, practical safety behaviours.
IBG is a majority Indigenous owned recruitment business registered with Supply Nation, specialising in civil engineering, infrastructure, construction and major project recruitment.
We partner closely with contractors, engineering consultancies and delivery organisations to place high quality technical professionals.
Our approach is relationship led and commercially grounded, built on practical industry experience and a clear understanding of how complex projects are delivered.
The Role Working closely with operational teams, supervisors and management, you will provide practical safety support across day-to-day road infrastructure operations and maintenance activities.
A key part of the role is coaching and influencing people in the field .
You will work alongside crews to improve safety awareness, strengthen risk management and help ensure established safety systems translate into practical behaviours on site.
This is an prospect to join an established infrastructure environment where safety is integrated into operations and where you can have a genuine influence on how work is planned and delivered.
Key Responsibilities Provide hands-on WHS/HSEQ support to operational teams and supervisors Coach and mentor frontline employees in practical safety and risk management Maintain a strong field presence across operational and maintenance activities Conduct workplace inspections, audits and safety observations Support risk assessments, SWMS and safe work practices Provide practical WHS advice to supervisors,



managers and employees Support the implementation and continuous improvement of safety systems and initiatives Work collaboratively with operational teams to identify and manage workplace risks About You We are looking for someone with at least 2 years of Australian WHS/HSEQ experience who is comfortable working directly with operational teams rather than managing safety primarily from an office.
Your experience could have been gained across civil construction, road construction or maintenance, rail, utilities, mining, resources, heavy industry or other infrastructure environments .
You will be someone who can build credibility with crews and supervisors, communicate clearly and take a practical approach to safety while still maintaining the standards expected within a major infrastructure environment.
Requirements Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health Safety or similar Minimum 2+ years Australian WHS/HSEQ experience Experience within civil construction, roads, rail, utilities, mining, resources, heavy industry or infrastructure Strong practical understanding of workplace risk management and safety systems Demonstrated ability to coach and influence operational teams Confident working in the field with supervisors and crews Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Current Australian driver's licence The Opportunity This role offers the opportunity to build your safety career within a major Sydney infrastructure environment, working closely with experienced operational and safety professionals.
It will particularly suit someone who enjoys the people side of safety , wants to spend time in the field and is looking for an environment where they can continue developing their capability while having a direct impact on frontline safety performance.
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