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: September 05, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-295557

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