Introduction

Our client is a well-established, privately-owned commercial construction delivering high-quality projects across Queensland, New South Wales. Their portfolio spans commercial construction, infrastructure, and development projects. They pride themselves on innovative solutions, strong client relationships, and exceeding expectations on every project.

What are you going to do 

Brunel is partnering with this leading contractor to recruit a proactive and experienced Safety Advisor. This role focuses on projects in Northern NSW and the Southern Gold Coast, providing an exciting opportunity to lead safety initiatives, foster a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with project managers and construction teams to identify and mitigate potential safety risks
  • Develop and implement site-specific safety plans, emergency response procedures, and hazard analyses
  • Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and toolbox talks to promote safe work practices
  • Investigate incidents, providing recommendations for corrective actions
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable safety legislation and company policies
  • Provide guidance and training to staff and subcontractors on safety protocols and best practices

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Strong background in construction safety.
  • Construction building experience is a must.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Australian health and safety legislation and industry standards
  • Experience in developing and implementing safety management systems and procedures
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Cert IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent; additional safety management qualifications highly regarded

What we offer 

  • Competitive total package with flexible structure options

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile and diverse projects

  • Supportive environment with strong focus on safety culture and career development

  • Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture

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.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Ryan on 0458940185 or at r.connolly@brunel.net for a confidential chat.

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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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.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!