Introduction

Our client, a tier-one mining and resources organisation, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery of large-scale renewable energy and construction projects. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing project team and play a key role in driving a proactive safety culture across complex site-based operations.

What are you going to do 

Working closely with project leaders, contractors, and frontline personnel, you will provide practical safety leadership, coaching, and support to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Promote a positive and proactive safety culture across site operations.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to leaders, employees, and contractors on health and safety requirements.
  • Conduct field leadership activities, workplace inspections, critical control monitoring, and planned task observations.
  • Review safety documentation including JHAs, permits, training records, and high-risk work requirements.
  • Participate in risk assessments, contractor audits, and safety assurance activities.
  • Support incident investigations and provide input into ICAM investigations where required.
  • Monitor contractor safety performance and assist with KPI reporting and compliance activities.
  • Assist with contractor mobilisation, onboarding, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Minimum 5+ years' experience in mining, construction, oil & gas, processing, or major project environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in contractor management and risk management.
  • Strong understanding of WHS legislation and safety management systems.
  • ICAM Investigation training or equivalent.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and coach stakeholders at all levels.
  • Relevant Health & Safety qualifications.

What we offer 

  • 12-month contract with potential for extension.
  • Competitive rate of $80/hr + super.
  • 8:6 FIFO roster supporting work-life balance.
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Click the link to apply or email your CV direct to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net

Closing: 05 September 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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