Safety Advisor

Description

• Implement risk management procedures to identify and verify effective controls aligned to legal obligations and Critical Standards.
• Collaborate with service providers and key stakeholders to coordinate on-site safety programmes and implement safety initiatives and strategies.
• Provide clear advice on interpreting and applying the Safety Management System, Critical Standards and WHS legal requirements.
• Undertake incident investigations, support critical incident responses, and contribute to lessons learned.
• Facilitate the development, implementation and review of site-specific Safety Management Plans.
• Prepare and/or deliver safety inductions and site-specific training; facilitate workshops supporting the Safety Management System.
• Analyse safety performance data, prepare reports, identify trends and improvement opportunities, and support corrective action plans.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented, providing practical technical advice to site teams and stakeholders.
• Lead and contribute to safety forums including pre-starts, toolbox talks and Safety Committees; establish and facilitate committees where required.
• Report to the H&S Manager within the HSEQ team, supporting the roll-out of Kapitol’s Safety Management System and Critical Standards.
• Record workplace incidents in reporting platforms, escalate notifications within timeframes, and coordinate regulatory notifications when required.
• Guide site teams in preparing for external audits; address non-conformances, close out corrective actions, and verify effectiveness.
• Monitor safety controls via inspections and safety monitoring processes; maintain compliance registers and safety records.

Requirements

• Data-driven and improvement-focused, able to analyse performance, identify trends, and drive evidence-based safety solutions.
• Proven ability to facilitate Safety Management Plans and implement robust risk management procedures in construction settings.
• Skilled communicator who can deliver toolbox talks, inductions and training, and contribute effectively to Safety Committees.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legal requirements, Critical Standards, incident notification and regulatory reporting.
• Experienced in inspections, audits, incident investigations and developing/closing out corrective actions.

Benefits

• Well-Being Focus: Enjoy a safe, sustainable, and flexible working environment.
• Career Growth: Advance your skills with leadership and professional development programmes.
• Access exclusive perks such as free health assessments and paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Inclusive Workplace: Recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employer 2024–25.
• Benefit from a continuous learning environment, with dedicated weekly training programmes and fast-tracked career growth.
• Enjoy a balanced 5-day work week and flexible working environment.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance