Junior Health & Safety Advisor

McConnell Dowell; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction in Sydney is seeking a Junior Safety Advisor to support safe and successful project delivery on Sydney Water's Ryde to Pymble Pipeline Upgrade. You will work closely with construction teams, subcontractors and project leadership to identify risks, strengthen safety practices and promote a positive safety culture on a major infrastructure project.

With 2+ years of safety experience and a Cert IV in WHS, you’ll lead site inductions, inspections and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of safety experience in construction or civil infrastructure.
• Cert IV in WHS or higher safety qualification.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation, systems and best practice.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to influence site teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible safety leadership and maintain a strong site presence.
• Support teams to identify, manage and control project risks and hazards.
• Conduct site inductions, inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with approved HSMP and CEMP requirements.
• Analyse safety data and support reporting, initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety experience

Communication skills

MS Office

Safety reporting

Site presence

Education

Cert IV WHS or higher

Tools

MS Office

HSMP/CEMP knowledge

Job description

About the Project

McConnell Dowell, in joint venture with Gamuda Australia, is delivering Sydney Water's Ryde to Pymble Pipeline Upgrade Project.

The project involves the design and construction of more than 10km of DN900 watermain between Ryde Pump Station and Wahroonga Reservoir using a combination of open trenching and trenchless construction methods. Once complete, the pipeline will strengthen Sydney's water network and improve water security for more than 1.6 million people across Sydney.

About the role

As a Junior Safety Advisor, you’ll play a key role in supporting safe and successful project delivery. With a strong site presence, you’ll work alongside construction teams, subcontractors and project leadership to identify risks, strengthen safety practices and promote a positive safety culture.

This role provides the opportunity to take ownership of safety outcomes on a significant infrastructure project while working within an experienced and supportive project environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide visible safety leadership and maintain a strong site presence.
• Support teams to identify, manage and control project risks and hazards.
• Conduct site inductions, inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with approved HSMP and CEMP requirements.
• Analyse safety data and support reporting, initiatives and continuous improvement.

What will you bring?

• 2+ years of safety experience in construction or civil infrastructure.
• Cert IV in WHS or higher safety qualification.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation, systems and best practice.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to influence site teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety reporting systems.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a major water infrastructure project in Western Sydney.
• Make a visible contribution to safety and project outcomes.
• Work with an experienced and collaborative project delivery team.
• Access career development through McConnell Dowell’s wider business.

About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. For more than 60 years, we’ve delivered high-quality, complex projects across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia, connecting communities and supporting economic growth.

We offer a wide variety of projects, roles, and locations, with opportunities to develop your career through mentoring, training, and hands‑on experience.

Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and inclusive, where you can make a real impact on both projects and people’s lives. We are committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and able to grow.

We actively celebrate diversity and inclusion, encourage all individuals to bring their ideas and be themselves.

All successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre‑employment medical, which may include drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.