This is a boots-on-the-ground role for a safety skilled who enjoys being out in the field, working closely with construction teams and making a genuine impact on site safety.

The project provides exposure to underground works, tunnelling, shaft works, ground excavation and above-ground civil construction activities within a complex Tier 1 workplace. You’ll spend approximately 70% of your time in the field, working alongside Supervisors, Engineers, HSRs and contractors.

The Role
Provide practical, hands-on safety support across site
Support tunnelling, underground, excavation and civil works
Conduct inspections, safety interactions and audits
Review SWMS and verify critical risk controls
Support pre-starts, toolbox talks and high-risk activities
Manage corrective actions and safety compliance
Support incident investigations and emergency response
Build strong relationships with site teams and contractors

About You
5+ years' construction safety experience




Experience on Tier 1, major civil or infrastructure projects
Exposure to underground, tunnelling, excavation or major civil or mining works highly regarded
Robust field-based safety experience
Relevant WHS/OHS qualifications
ICAM experience highly regarded
Practical, confident and comfortable engaging with workers on site

What's On Offer
Major long-term infrastructure project
5:2 roster with rotating day/night shifts
Salary uplift for night shifts worked
Rotating Saturday coverage
Excellent exposure to tunnelling, underground works, excavation and complex high-risk construction

If you’re a hands-on Senior Safety Advisor who wants to be out on site where the work is happening, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

📌 Senior Safety Advisor Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 Arnold Group Australia
📍 Australia