McConnell Dowell, in joint venture with Gamuda Australia, is delivering Sydney Water’s Ryde to Pymble Pipeline Upgrade Project -- a major water infrastructure project strengthening Sydney’s water network and improving water security for more than 1.6 million people.

We’re looking for a motivated safety qualified who is ready to build on their existing experience and take the next step into a Junior Safety Advisor role.

If you’re currently working as an HSE Officer, Safety Coordinator or in a similar site-based safety role within construction or infrastructure, this is an opportunity to broaden your experience, take on greater responsibility and develop your career with a Tier 1 contractor.

About the Role

Working closely with site teams, subcontractors and project leadership, you’ll play an active role in promoting safe work practices and supporting successful project delivery.

You’ll gain valuable exposure to a major infrastructure project, with opportunities to strengthen your technical knowledge, build confidence in your decision-making and develop more senior safety roles.

Key responsibilities include

- Maintain a visible site presence and provide practical safety guidance to construction teams.
- Identify hazards, assess risks and support the implementation of effective controls.
- Conduct site inspections, audits and inductions, and assist with incident investigations.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance with project HSE requirements, including HSMP and CEMP obligations.
- Contribute to safety reporting, initiatives and continuous improvement across the project

What You’ll Bring:

- A Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (minimum)
- At least 2 years’ experience in a safety-focused project role within construction or infrastructure.

- A sound understanding of WHS legislation, risk management and site safety practices.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with site teams and subcontractors.
- A proactive approach,



strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to improving safety outcomes.

We’re particularly interested in people with a solid foundation in site safety who are ready to take the next step in their career. You don’t need to have held a Safety Advisor title before, but you do need the practical experience, qualifications and initiative to succeed in a project environment. What’s in It for You?

- Career progression: Develop your skills and work towards future opportunities in safety.
- Major project experience: Build your capability on a significant water infrastructure project in Western Sydney.
- Supportive team: Learn from experienced construction and safety professionals.
- Greater responsibility: Expand your site exposure and take ownership of safety initiatives.
- Future opportunities: Grow your career within McConnell Dowell’s wider infrastructure business.

Why join us? The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that.

Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together.

Apply now!

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

📌 Junior Health & Safety Advisor (Sydney)
🏢 Mcconnell Dowell
📍 Sydney