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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

- Site Leadership & Culture: Serve as a visible safety champion on-site, 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 up-to-date 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-perfor

📌 HSE Advisor (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Gardner Vaughan
📍 City of Gold Coast