Health & Safety Advisor

DT Infrastructure; Merriwa; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

DT Infrastructure is seeking a dynamic Health & Senior Safety Advisor to join our NSW renewables and major infrastructure project teams. Reporting to the project Safety Manager, you will be the on-ground safety presence, embedding safe work practices across management, engineering and subcontractor teams on a major Solar Farm project in the NSW Upper Hunter Valley.

This site-based, DIDO role offers rostered working arrangements with accommodation and allowances where applicable, plus

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate IV in WHS.
• 5+ years' WHS experience in civil construction, tunneling, rail, or tier-one infrastructure environments.
• Valid White Card and NSW Driver's Licence.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement to influence site culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on WHS coaching to site managers, engineers, and frontline workers.
• Conduct daily site inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits.
• Lead incident investigations and drive root cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Maintain safety documentation and weekly reporting metrics.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Safety leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Incident investigation

Education

Diploma / Certificate IV in WHS

Tools

ICAM training

Job description

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we're unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

Reporting to the project Safety Manager we are seeking a dynamic Health & Senior Safety Advisor with experience in Renewables and or major infrastructure projects to join our team on a major Solar Farm project in the NSW Upper Hunter Valley. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team.

Working closely with project management, site leadership, and subcontractors, you will be the on-ground safety presence ensuring that safe work practices are integrated into every aspect of the project delivery.

This is a Site-based position (DIDO) on a major renewable energy construction project with a rostered working arrangement, with accommodation and allowances provided as applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on WHS coaching, guidance, and support to site managers, engineers, and frontline workers.
• Conduct comprehensive daily site inspections, risk assessments, and targeted safety audits to ensure adherence to the Project Safety Management Plan and SafeWork NSW legislation.
• Facilitate engaging site inductions, toolbox talks, and daily pre-start meetings.
• Review, assess, and approve Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), particularly for high-risk construction activities (e.g., working at heights, heavy plant operations).
• Lead incident investigations using structured methodologies, conduct root cause analysis, and track corrective actions through to close-out.
• Maintain rigorous safety documentation, incident registers, and weekly reporting metrics to identify trends and implement continuous improvement strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS).
• Minimum of 5+ years' practical WHS experience, with a strong background in civil construction, tunneling, rail, or tier-one infrastructure environments.
• In-depth, working knowledge of current SafeWork NSW regulations, Codes of Practice, and relevant WHS legislation.
• Formal incident investigation training (ICAM highly regarded).
• Valid General Construction Induction Card (White Card) and a current NSW Driver's Licence.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to influence site culture and confidently hold stakeholders accountable at all levels.

Why work for DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We've developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone's needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it's hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we'll work together to make it work.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and to develop your career within a highly successful organisation.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

Visit www.DTInfrastructure.com.au to explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personal advantages and apply for our opportunities.

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