Health And Safety Advisor

Zenergy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living-away-from-home uplift

2/1 roster with FIFO/DIDO from East Co

Accommodation and meals provided

On-site vehicle

Job summary

Zenergy is partnering with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit Health and Safety Advisors for a major renewable energy and infrastructure project in regional NSW. These permanent roles offer competitive remuneration, FIFO/DIDO arrangements, and long-term career opportunities across future projects.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, you will provide hands-on safety support, conduct investigations, risk assessments and training, while promoting a proactive safety culture on

Qualifications

• WHS qualification required or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Health and Safety roles.
• Experience across civil construction, major infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy or electrical construction is highly regarded.
• Hands-on, proactive safety approach with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, hands-on safety support across construction teams and high-risk site activities.
• Build strong relationships with project managers, supervisors and frontline personnel to promote safety culture.
• Conduct incident investigations, risk assessments and corrective actions.
• Undertake site inspections, audits, safety observations and verifications of critical controls.
• Review and support SWMS, permits and safe systems of work.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Safety culture

Problem solving

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

Diploma in WHS

Job description

Zenergy is partnering with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit Health and Safety Advisors for a major renewable energy and infrastructure project in regional NSW.

These are permanent positions offering competitive remuneration, attractive FIFO/DIDO arrangements and long-term career opportunities across future major infrastructure projects.

About the Role

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, you will provide hands‑on safety support across a large‑scale construction environment, working closely with project management, supervisors, subcontractors and frontline personnel.

You will support safety performance through site inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, training and ongoing assurance activities, while promoting a positive and proactive safety culture.

These positions will suit practical, approachable safety professionals who enjoy being visible on site, building strong relationships and contributing to the safe delivery of complex construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible, hands‑on safety support across construction teams and high‑risk site activities.
• Build strong relationships with project managers, supervisors, subcontractors and frontline personnel to promote a positive safety culture.
• Conduct incident investigations, risk assessments and corrective action management.
• Undertake workplace inspections, audits, safety observations and critical control verifications.
• Review and support the implementation of SWMS, permits and safe systems of work.
• Develop and deliver toolbox talks, inductions, pre‑start meetings and safety communications.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of project safety management systems and procedures.
• Monitor contractor compliance with WHS legislation, project requirements and relevant safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with construction teams to identify operational risks and implement practical safety solutions.

About You

• Certificate IV, Diploma or tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in a Health and Safety Advisor, HSE Advisor, Safety Coordinator or similar position.
• Ideally 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience across civil construction, major infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy, transmission, substations or electrical construction highly regarded.
• Practical knowledge of high‑risk construction activities, incident investigations, risk assessments and contractor management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse project teams.
• A hands‑on, approachable attitude and willingness to learn and develop within a supportive safety team.
• Previous experience working on regional projects, FIFO/DIDO rosters or remote construction sites advantageous.
• A trades or operational construction background would be highly regarded.
• Current Australian driver's licence and full Australian working rights.

What's on Offer

• Permanent employment with a leading international infrastructure contractor.
• Living‑away-from-home uplift.
• 2/1 roster with FIFO/DIDO arrangements available from the East Coast.
• Accommodation and meals provided in a modern, purpose‑built camp with excellent recreational facilities.
• Transport arrangements and on‑site vehicle provided.
• Opportunity to work on a nationally significant renewable energy and infrastructure development.
• Supportive and experienced safety leadership team, with opportunities for mentoring and professional development.
• Long‑term career opportunities with potential to transition onto future major infrastructure projects.