Field Health & Safety Advisor – Civil Infra

Downer Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Tool of Trade vehicle

Health and wellbeing programs (incl. H

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Downer Group is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join our Transport & Infrastructure team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based in Adelaide, SA. You will work with operational leaders and frontline teams to embed practical safety practices across projects and operations.

This hands-on role emphasises field engagement, risk management and continuous improvement, with a focus on incident investigations, audits and compliance.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or relevant qualification.
• Experience in high-risk operational environments.
• Experience in civil construction, infrastructure or road maintenance is advantageous.
• Experience supporting frontline teams in live project environments.
• Knowledge of incident investigation, risk management, audits and assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical Health & Safety advice and support to operational leaders and frontline teams.
• Support incident investigations, risk assessments, audits and assurance activities.
• Assist with implementation and ongoing compliance of Health & Safety systems, standards and legislative requirements.
• Monitor safety performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the effective management of hazards, risks and critical controls.
• Promote a positive safety culture through field engagement, coaching and collaboration.
• Assist with injury management and workers compensation processes as required.

Skills

Confident communicator

Working knowledge of WHS legislation

Incident investigation

Risk management

Audits and assurance practices

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Downer Group is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join our Transport & Infrastructure team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based in Adelaide, SA. You will work with operational leaders and frontline teams to embed practical safety practices across projects and operations.

This hands-on role emphasises field engagement, risk management and continuous improvement, with a focus on incident investigations, audits and compliance.