Height Safety Technician

Sky5; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky5 is a specialist height safety provider serving Brisbane, offering inspection, installation, and maintenance to keep worksites compliant and safe. The company focuses on practical, reliable solutions with strong client collaboration on construction sites and industrial facilities.

This casual role in the Greater Brisbane Area offers on-site work installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining height safety systems, with potential to grow into a full-time Height Safety Technician and advance

Qualifications

• Strong Health & Safety, EHS, occupational health and workplace safety knowledge and ability to apply regulations onsite.
• Effective communication to explain safety requirements and complete documentation.
• Relevant certifications for working at heights and fall protection (or ability to obtain quickly).
• Experience in technical installation, maintenance or inspection in construction, industrial, or facilities environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work safely in demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test and maintain height safety systems (anchor points, lines, guardrails, ladders).
• Conduct risk assessments and complete safety documentation.
• Provide clear guidance on safe equipment use to clients and onsite teams.
• Collaborate with supervisors, project managers and safety personnel to ensure safe operations.
• Maintain accurate records and report hazards or non-compliance.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Working at heights

Fall protection familiarity

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Job description

Company Description

Sky5 is a specialist provider of height safety solutions, focused on supporting clients who work in elevated and high-risk environments. The company delivers services such as inspection, installation, and maintenance of height safety systems, helping organizations meet regulatory requirements and protect their workforce. Sky5 emphasizes practical, compliant, and reliable solutions tailored to the needs of commercial, industrial, and construction sites. Team members work closely with clients to improve onsite safety culture and reduce risk through expert guidance and technical support.

Role Description

This casual with the opportunity to grow into full-time Height Safety Technician role is an on-site position based in the Greater Brisbane Area. The role involves installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining height safety systems such as anchor points, static lines, guardrails, ladders, and access systems in line with relevant standards and regulations. The technician will conduct risk assessments, complete safety documentation, and provide clear guidance on safe use of equipment to clients and onsite teams. Day-to-day tasks include working at heights, using hand and power tools, troubleshooting system issues, and collaborating with supervisors, project managers, and safety personnel to ensure safe and efficient operations. The role also requires accurate record-keeping, adherence to company procedures, and proactive reporting of hazards or non-compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong Health & Safety, Environment Health and Safety (EHS), Occupational Health, and Workplace Safety skills, with the ability to apply regulations and standards in practical onsite situations.
• Effective Communication skills, including the ability to explain safety requirements clearly, complete documentation, and interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Relevant certifications for working at heights, use of fall protection systems, and familiarity with Australian standards for height safety (or ability to obtain these within a short timeframe).
• Experience in technical installation, maintenance, or inspection work, ideally within construction, industrial, or facilities environments.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and capacity to work safely in physically demanding conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client sites across the Greater Brisbane Area.