Senior Safety Advisor - Systems and Governence
The Company
Our client is delivering one of the most significant energy and infrastructure projects in the country. The project is a nationally significant transmission investment that will strengthen energy security, support the move to renewable generation and shape Australia's energy future for decades.
The organisation is purpose-driven and growing quickly. It puts real weight on a strong, proactive safety culture across its own people, its project teams and its contractor partners.
The Opportunity
This is a
3-month contract with possible extension
. You'll help strengthen the safety systems that underpin a complex, high-profile infrastructure program.
You'll own the frameworks that keep people safe: the Safety Management System, procedures, training, reporting and assurance. You'll also stay close to the work, giving practical advice to project teams, leaders and contractors.
You'll have the chance to make a visible impact early. That means turning safety data into insight, making systems simpler and more effective, and helping build a culture where safety is led from the front.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain and continuously improve the Safety Management System (SMS)
Review and update safety procedures, standards, forms and guidance documents
Design, develop and maintain safety training, induction and competency programs
Manage safety reporting systems, dashboards and performance metrics
Analyse safety data, trends and leading indicators to identify improvement opportunities
Coordinate incident, hazard and corrective action reporting processes
Maintain key safety documentation, registers and records
Support safety assurance activities




Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety performance and culture
Support the implementation of safety initiatives across projects and business functions
Provide practical safety advice and support to project teams, leaders and contractors
Promote workforce engagement through coaching, communication and proactive safety leadership
About You
Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety, WHS or a related discipline
Solid experience in a safety systems, HSE advisory or safety management role, ideally within major infrastructure, energy, construction or utilities
Hands-on experience developing and maintaining a Safety Management System aligned with ISO ***** and Australian WHS legislation
Proven ability to write clear, practical procedures, standards and guidance material
Experience designing and delivering safety training, inductions and competency frameworks
Strong analytical skills, with confidence building dashboards, reporting on performance and interpreting leading and lagging indicators
Working knowledge of incident investigation, hazard management and corrective action processes
Excellent communication and influencing skills, and comfortable coaching and engaging people at all levels, from site crews to senior leaders
Highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment
Available at short notice for a 3-month contract, with flexibility for a possible extension
Full Australian working rights
Experience on large-scale construction projects will be well regarded. So will familiarity with safety management software platforms and exposure to contractor safety management.
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📌 Senior Safety Advisor - Systems And Governence (Melbourne)
🏢 Resourceful Recruitment
📍 Melbourne