About Us Founded in 1989, Gardner Vaughan has evolved into an award-winning builder-developer with over 37 years of experience delivering multi-residential, mixed-use developments across South East Queensland. Managing every stage of a project’s lifecycle in-house, from development and design through to construction and sales, we are backed by a strong, strategic pipeline of future projects ranging between $50M and $120M.
At Gardner Vaughan, our philosophy is "We care how you live." It guides our project delivery and how we treat our people - fostering an open-minded, high-performing culture where safety, collaboration, and individual growth come first.
The Opportunity Due to continuous growth and an expanding pipeline across South East Queensland, we are growing our Health, Safety & Environment team and seeking an experienced, proactive HSE Advisor to join our site-based construction operations on the Gold Coast .
Working closely with our site leadership, project teams, subcontractors, and broader HSE team, you will champion our "Think Safe Live Well" philosophy. This is an operational, visible site-based role focused on fostering safety culture, driving legislative compliance, and maintaining standards across dynamic construction environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Leadership & Culture: Serve as a visible safety champion in office, facilitating daily pre-starts, toolbox talks, and subcontractor engagement.
- Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular site walkthroughs, Safety Action Workflow (SAW) inspections, plant and equipment checks, and SWMS verifications.
- Inductions & Systems: Manage site inductions, registers, observations, and close-outs utilising HammerTech.
- Risk & Hazard Management: Oversee Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), SDS/MSDS registers, exclusion zones, and site traffic/signage plans.
- Incident Investigations:
Coordinate thorough incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement actionable corrective controls.
- Integrated Delivery: Collaborate with Project and Site Managers to balance safety standards with program, quality, and cost milestones.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience: Proven track record in a site-based HSE role within the Australian commercial/residential construction sector managing subcontractor workforces.
- Legislation Knowledge: Sound understanding of Queensland WHS legislation, Regulations, Codes of Practice, and construction risk controls.
- Software: Hands-on experience with modern safety management software (HammerTech preferred) and digital workflows.
- Mindset: A solutions-oriented, transparent approach that embraces our values—humble, honest, accountable, and driven by continuous improvement.
- Qualifications & Licences:
- Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (or higher)
- Current White Card
- Current First Aid & CPR certification (Occupational First Aid highly regarded)
- Valid Driver’s Licence
What’s on Offer At Gardner Vaughan, we believe exceptional work deserves exceptional rewards, underpinned by a highly competitive remuneration package and a Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP). Driven by our "We care how you live" ethos, our team enjoys access to our Rise Rewards program, comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives, and a supportive, high-performing culture that celebrates achievement and brings people together through regular social events. How to Apply Ready to take the next step in your HSE career with a supportive, expanding builder-developer? Click Apply Now to submit your resume and cover letter.
For inquiries regarding this position, please contact
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Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advise of application outcome
📌 HSE Advisor (Gold Coast)
🏢 Gardner Vaughan
📍 Gold Coast