Senior Safety Advisor – Tasmania
Location: Heybridge, Tasmania
At Marinus Link, we value our people and their contributions to our shared success. We’re seeking a Senior Safety Advisor – Tasmania who thrives in a collaborative and high‑performing setting. This is your opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant project by supporting our Health & Safety function and driving continuous improvement across construction activities.
If you’re motivated by Marinus Link’s purpose to interconnect Australia’s renewable energy for future generations and our mission to deliver Marinus Link in a timely, effective and sustainable way to ensure long‑term benefits to communities and consumers, we want to hear from you
Your Role
You’ll
- Maintain a strong and visible Safety presence on site, engaging regularly with workers, supervisors, construction teams and contractors.
- Provide proactive Safety leadership, challenging unsafe practices and influencing positive safety outcomes and behaviours.
- Monitor and verify that contractor critical risks are effectively controlled and that controls are implemented in accordance with WHS/OHS legislation, contractual requirements and MLPL expectations.
- Work closely with Principal Contractors and construction teams to identify emerging risks and ensure appropriate controls are implemented before work proceeds.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the MLPL Safety Management System, including project-specific procedures, risk registers and controls.
- Facilitate risk assessments and support effective risk mitigation across construction activities.
- Undertake Safety compliance monitoring, inspections and assurance activities,
including leading‑indicator inspections.
- Support and/or lead incident investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate Safety records, including inspections, incidents, audits and actions.
- Support emergency preparedness and response arrangements and communicate Safety expectations, performance and key risks to construction stakeholders.
For a copy of the Position Description outlining the key responsibilities of this role, visit the link here: https://marinuslink.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/38_Senior-Safety-Advisor-Tasmania_PD.pdf
You’ll Need
- A minimum Diploma qualification in Health and Safety or a related discipline, with strong knowledge of Australian WHS/OHS legislation and construction safety practices.
- Demonstrated Safety experience within large‑scale construction or infrastructure projects, including experience with project Safety Management Systems, procedures and risk processes.
- Demonstrated experience in Safety assurance, compliance monitoring and contractor management, with the ability to identify emerging risks and verify the effectiveness of controls.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence contractors and multidisciplinary project teams and build effective working relationships.
- Sound analytical,
problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic construction environment.
- Client‑side experience within a major project environment is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and operate in alignment with the One Marinus Culture Charter.
- A high level of computer literacy, with the ability to maintain accurate Safety records and documentation.
We Offer
- Flexible Working: Our offices are located in Melbourne, Hobart, Traralgon & Burnie. We appreciate the value flexible work brings to our business and our people, and we welcome discussions on what this looks like for you.
- Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Our team’s health and wellbeing is a key priority. You’ll have access to a range of benefits including an in‑house wellbeing specialist, discounted private health insurance, gym rebate, and our Employee Assistance Program.
- Career Development: We are committed to investing in our people, providing regular learning and development opportunities tailored to help you grow and succeed in your role.
If you have further questions about the role before applying, please contact Kim Richards at
[email protected]
At Marinus Link, we are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and belonging thrive. We value the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each team member brings, knowing that our differences fuel innovation and strengthen our ability to deliver Australia’s renewable energy future. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities.
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