Safety Advisor
Australia, Queensland
Experience: All levels
Infrastructure
Introduction
Brunel have partnered with an established Queensland construction group to recruit an HSE Advisor to support construction projects across Brisbane.
This is an opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a diverse portfolio spanning commercial, industrial, education, health, aged care, defence and community infrastructure.
Working closely with project management and site teams, you'll play a key role in maintaining high safety standards, managing risk and promoting a proactive safety culture across construction sites.
With a Brisbane-based position, a five-day working week and opportunities to progress onto future projects, this role offers the chance to build your career while maintaining a strong work-life balance.
What are you going to do
Reporting to the Project Leadership team, you'll take an active role in shaping safety outcomes across a diverse portfolio of Brisbane construction projects, spanning commercial, industrial, education, healthcare and aged care. This is an opportunity to move beyond compliance and genuinely influence how projects are delivered, working alongside experienced construction teams to manage risk, drive continuous improvement and build a strong, proactive safety culture on site.
- Take ownership of site safety through regular inspections, audits, risk assessments and proactive hazard management.
- Lead safety initiatives, toolbox talks and inductions that drive engagement and accountability across site teams.
- Partner with project leadership to manage risk, investigate incidents and implement effective preventative measures.
- Work closely with subcontractors and supervisors to strengthen SWMS, risk controls and safe work practices.
- Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, company procedures and project-specific safety requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety systems, processes and overall site performance.
- Maintain accurate safety documentation and reporting while promoting a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.
Essential skills and knowledge
You're a proactive safety professional who enjoys working closely with construction teams and having a genuine influence on site safety performance. You'll bring a practical, solutions-focused approach, strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with site management and subcontractors to drive positive safety outcomes.
- Previous experience in a Safety Advisor or HSE Advisor role within construction.
- Relevant WHS qualifications and a sound understanding of Queensland safety legislation.
- Strong knowledge of risk management, hazard identification and construction safety systems.
- Confident building relationships with site teams, subcontractors and project leadership.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to identify risks, implement solutions and drive continuous improvement.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with a commitment to maintaining high safety standards.
- A genuine passion for creating a positive safety culture and influencing safe behaviours on site.
What we offer
- Brisbane-based position supporting local construction projects.
- Five-day working week with a strong focus on work-life balance.
- Opportunities for long-term career progression within an established Queensland construction group.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, aged care and defence projects.
- Work alongside experienced construction teams in a collaborative environment.
- Opportunity to broaden your experience across different project types and construction environments.
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.