HSEQ Advisor (Remedial Building & Defence Refurb)

JRG Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

JRG Recruitment is seeking an HSEQ Advisor for remedial building and defence refurbishments in the Greater Canberra region. The role blends office and site work, supporting multiple projects with mentoring for progression to a senior advisory role within 8–15 months.

Ideal candidates will have a trade background, a Certificate IV in WHS, White Card, and willingness to travel between project sites across ACT and interstate. Defence exposure is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Trade background or site-based experience preferred.
• Certificate IV in WHS is essential.
• White Card is required.
• Asbestos and Silica Awareness training is expected.
• National Police Clearance is required due to DoD projects.
• Experience reviewing SWMS/JHAs and conducting audits.
• Understanding of quality management systems.
• Defence refurbishment or remedial building exposure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with HSEQ documentation and systems.
• Support incident investigations and ICAM reports.
• Administer incident and hazard reporting and monitor corrective actions.
• Promote a positive safety and environmental culture across projects.
• Conduct regular HSEQ site inspections and safety observations.
• Coach site personnel on pre-starts and toolbox talks.

Skills

Trade background

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

Tools

SWMS review

JHAs

Job description

HSEQ Advisor (Remedial Building & Defence Refurb)

** We are only considering builder side experience applicants. We are not considering applicants with client-side, project management consultancy or engineering consultancy side experience **

The Company

Our client is a well-established, nationally recognised engineering contractor with 17 offices across Australia and a strong pipeline of secured work. They have built an excellent reputation delivering specialist solutions across Building Structure Repairs, Infrastructure Asset Management and Defence Building & Refurbishment projects.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the ACT/NSW HSEQ Lead, this role is suited to someone with a practical site or trade background who is looking to build a long-term career in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality. The position is a mix of office and site-based work and will support multiple projects throughout the Greater Canberra and ACT region.

The successful candidate will receive mentoring and structured development, with the expectation that they will progress into a more experienced and autonomous HSEQ Advisor role within approximately 8-15 months.

Ideal Background

• Trade, construction or site-based background preferred.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety - Essential requirement
• Exposure to Defence projects, refurbishment construction, remedial building, façade / cladding replacement works would be highly beneficial.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel between multiple project sites across the Greater Canberra and occasional interstate travel to South NSW projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with the preparation and implementation of HSEQ documentation and systems.
• Support incident investigations and prepare reports using the ICAM methodology.
• Administer incident and hazard reporting processes and monitor corrective actions in line with company procedures.
• Promote a positive safety and environmental culture across project teams.
• Conduct regular HSEQ site inspections and safety observations.
• Coach site personnel on the effective delivery of pre-starts and toolbox talks.

What's On Offer

• Attractive salary package of $120,000 - $125,000 (base salary) + Superannuation, depending on experience and previous construction background.
• $10,000 Car allowance, Phone and laptop provided.
• Permanent position with annual leave, personal leave and paid public holidays.
• Join a highly reputable national contractor with a secure pipeline of ongoing projects.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work on interesting and technically challenging building refurbishment and façade recladding projects.
• Long-term career stability and growth opportunities within an established organisation.

What We're Looking For

• Previous trade background and practical construction experience (preferred but not essential).
• Certificate IV in WHS.
• White Card.
• Asbestos Awareness and Silica Awareness training.
• National Police Clearance with a clean record due to working on Department of Defence projects.
• Experience reviewing SWMS, JHAs and conducting audits.
• Understanding of quality management systems.
• Exposure to Defence refurbishment, remedial building or façade recladding projects would be advantageous.
• Full Australian working rights.
• We are only considering builder side experience. We are not considering applicants with client-side, project management consultancy side or engineering consultancy side experience.