Safety Advisor
Australia, Queensland
Experience: All levels
Infrastructure
Introduction
Brunel have partnered with an established Queensland construction group to recruit an HSE Advisor for a $10M regional construction project. With the flexibility to be based in Brisbane or Toowoomba, this opportunity offers a five-day working week, camp accommodation for their Dalby project and genuine opportunities for long-term career growth across a diverse range of construction sectors.
What are you going to do
Working closely with the project management and site teams, you'll take a hands-on approach to health, safety and environmental management, ensuring safety systems are implemented effectively and high standards are maintained across site operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Implement and maintain project HSE plans, procedures and safety management systems.
- Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
- Monitor subcontractor safety, including SWMS, risk controls and safe work practices.
- Work closely with site management, supervisors and subcontractors to drive safety performance.
- Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, pre-starts and safety briefings.
- Assist with incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, codes of practice and project requirements.
- Maintain safety documentation and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Promote a positive safety culture through regular site engagement and worker consultation.
Essential skills and knowledge
You'll be a proactive and approachable safety professional who enjoys being visible on site, building relationships and working collaboratively with construction teams.
To be successful, you'll ideally have:
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Previous experience in an HSE Advisor or Safety Advisor role within construction.
- Relevant WHS qualifications and knowledge of Queensland safety legislation.
- Experience with site inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Strong understanding of SWMS, hazard identification and risk management.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to build relationships across site teams.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to safety and continuous improvement.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage safety documentation and compliance.
- Willingness to travel to Dalby and meet project requirements.
What we offer
- Brisbane or Toowoomba based, with regional project opportunities.
- Five-day working week, supporting a strong work-life balance.
- 12-month project in Dalby, with camp accommodation available.
- Opportunities to transition onto future projects closer to home following completion of the initial project.
- Genuine career progression with an established Queensland construction group.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, education, health, aged care and defence projects.
- Long-term career development within an experienced and well-established construction team.
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.