Field WHS Advisor for Diverse Civil & Infrastructure Projects

DARACON ENGINEERING PTY LTD; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Daracon Group is seeking WHS Coordinators/Advisors to support projects across NSW. This hands‑on role partners with project managers, engineers and crews to implement practical WHS controls and strengthen safety culture on site.

The ideal candidate brings WHS qualifications, broad industry experience and a track record in incidents, audits and SWMS. Join an established NSW civil and infrastructure leader offering varied field exposure.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Trade or a related discipline.
• Experience in construction, civil infrastructure, mining, rail, manufacturing, quarrying or another operational environment.
• A practical understanding of WHS legislation, risk management principles and WHS management systems.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Experience supporting incident investigations and corrective action management.
• An understanding of high‑risk construction activities and SWMS requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with workers, supervisors, engineers and senior project personnel.
• The ability to build trusted relationships while constructively challenging unsafe practices or inadequate controls.
• Strong written skills with the ability to prepare clear investigation reports, audit findings and WHS documentation.
• A practical and solutions‑focused approach, supported by sound judgement and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across multiple projects or operational locations.
• A current driver's licence and Construction Induction Card.

Responsibilities

• Providing practical WHS advice, guidance and support to project managers, engineers, supervisors and operational teams.
• Working with project teams to identify WHS risks and develop practical controls suited to the work being undertaken.
• Conducting site inspections, audits and workplace risk reviews and assisting teams with the close‑out of identified actions.
• Supporting the planning and review of high‑risk construction activities, including SWMS and other risk management processes.
• Supporting incident and near‑miss investigations, preparing investigation documentation and monitoring corrective actions through to completion.
• Coaching and mentoring project personnel to strengthen WHS knowledge, risk awareness and safe work practices.
• Supporting project teams with subcontractor WHS management and monitoring.
• Monitoring compliance with WHS legislation, project requirements and Daracon’s WHS Management System.
• Supporting client, internal and external audits and assisting project teams in addressing findings and improvement opportunities.
• Delivering WHS inductions, training, toolbox content and awareness initiatives where required.
• Assisting with WHS requirements for tenders, project mobilisation and project documentation.
• Identifying opportunities to continually improve WHS performance across our projects and operations.

Skills

WHS coordination

Risk assessment

Site inspections

Incident investigations

Communication skills

SWMS knowledge

Multi-project work

Driver's licence

Education

WHS qualifications

Trade background

Job description

Daracon Group is seeking WHS Coordinators/Advisors to support projects across NSW. This hands‑on role partners with project managers, engineers and crews to implement practical WHS controls and strengthen safety culture on site.

The ideal candidate brings WHS qualifications, broad industry experience and a track record in incidents, audits and SWMS. Join an established NSW civil and infrastructure leader offering varied field exposure.