McIlwain Civil Engineering – Mooloolaba QLD
Since ****, McIlwain has been creating outstanding community assets and has become one of Australia's most trusted and experienced contractors. Over this time, our industry capabilities have evolved to include works within transport, building, services infrastructure, urban, as well as the industrial and energy sectors.
About the Role
McIlwain is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor who is ready to contribute to a purpose-driven team at one of our projects on the Sunshine Coast. You will work closely with a small onsite Safety Team, ensuring compliance with WH&S; regulations as well as influence & drive a positive safety culture for the project.
Due to the location of the project, McIlwain offers housing for those that would prefer to stay locally during the week as the works are run from Monday to Friday.
Duties
Monitor compliance with the safety systems and procedures within the workplace and provide operational support to the project management team
Facilitate and deliver site inductions
Attend all site pre-starts and communicate weekly toolbox to workforce and any incident findings or corrective actions
Reporting, investigating, and implementing corrective and/or preventive actions resulting from identification of hazards, near miss incidents and work-related illness/injury
Provide ongoing health and safety advice to Supervisors, Contractors, and site workers to eliminate or minimize hazards.
Review and approve all SWMS, risk assessments and VOCs




Assist in the preparation and development of Project and Safety reports
Skills & Experience
Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience OR 5 years industry-related experience/experience in a similar role
Previous experience on a large construction project
Understanding/working knowledge of HSE practices, standards and codes
Skilled in basic Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Experience using HSE management software
Qualifications
Degree or higher in OHS (strongly preferred, not essential — Diploma of Work Health and Safety is the minimum acceptable qualification)
Current Drivers Licence
Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable)
Lead ICAM Investigator (desirable)
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (white card)
Career development and training opportunities
Paid Parental Leave for primary and secondary carers
Weekly gym or wellness reimbursement scheme
Bonus annual leave days to encourage a work/life balance
Salary Reviews undertaken twice yearly and an End of Year Bonus Scheme
Cultural Leave Exchange
Free NAWIC membership
Employee referral bonus program
McIlwain is committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture of chance. We encourage applications from candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities.
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📌 Safety Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 McIlwain Civil Engineering
📍 Melbourne