Health Safety Environment Advisor

Redpath Partners; Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Redpath Partners is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to join the delivery team on a major industrial food manufacturing facility in Maitland, NSW. The role is site-based and full-time, with the project running through to October 2027, offering ongoing opportunities within the business.

You will work closely with Operations, Project and Site Managers to oversee day-to-day safety, manage high-risk activities, and coordinate with subcontractors to maintain safe work practices on site.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HSE/Safety Advisor in commercial or industrial construction.
• Background working for a head contractor is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of high-risk construction activities.
• On-site full-time work in Maitland; able to access site.

Responsibilities

• Manage site safety compliance, inspections and reporting.
• Oversee high-risk construction activities and safety controls.
• Review SWMS, risk assessments and safe work procedures.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks and inductions.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and delivery team on safe practices.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Support proactive safety planning and risk mitigation.

Skills

HSE experience

Construction safety

High-risk work

Subcontractor coordination

On-site collaboration

Education

WHS certs (Cert IV / Diploma WHS)

Job description

HSE Advisor | Major Industrial Project | Maitland NSW

An established Tier 2 head contractor is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to join its delivery team on a major industrial food manufacturing facility in Maitland, NSW.

The project is currently in the civil works stage, with construction programmed through to October 2027. This is a full-time, site-based position with ongoing opportunities within the business.

You’ll join a well-resourced project team with strong staff retention, working alongside experienced construction professionals who have been with the business long-term.

The Role

Working closely with the Operations Manager, Project Manager and Site Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day safety across the project.

The works involve a range of high-risk construction activities, including precast installation, structural steel, heavy plant and machinery, substation and electrical works, and deep excavations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing site safety compliance, inspections and reporting.
• Overseeing high-risk construction activities and associated safety controls.
• Reviewing SWMS, risk assessments and safe work procedures.
• Conducting site inspections, toolbox talks and inductions.
• Working closely with subcontractors and the delivery team to maintain safe work practices.
• Managing incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Supporting proactive safety planning and risk mitigation.

About You

• Experience as an HSE Advisor or Safety Advisor within commercial or industrial construction.
• Ideally, a background working for a head contractor.
• Strong understanding of high-risk construction activities.
• Certificate IV in WHS or Diploma of WHS.
• Confident working with subcontractors and site management teams.
• Practical, proactive and comfortable working full-time on site in Maitland.

What's on Offer

• Major industrial food manufacturing project in Maitland, NSW.
• Well-resourced project team with long-term staff tenure.
• Programme extending through to October 2027.
• Ongoing career opportunities within the business.
• Competitive salary package based on experience.