Lead Safety Advisor, Residential Construction

Talent Web Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Web Recruitment partners with a Sydney builder to appoint an experienced Safety Advisor to join the residential construction team. You will own site safety, influence how work is delivered and play an important role in maintaining a positive safety culture.

Working on multi-storey residential projects, you will conduct site inspections, lead toolbox talks, review SWMS and coordinate with management and subcontractors to drive practical safety outcomes across NSW sites.

Qualifications

• Experience as Safety/WHS/WHSE Advisor in Australian construction, ideally on multi-storey residential projects.
• Relevant WHS qualifications and understanding NSW safety legislation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with site teams and management.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across site teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments, identifying hazards and ensuring appropriate controls are implemented.
• Review and monitor SWMS, high-risk construction activities and compliance with NSW WHS legislation and project requirements.
• Work closely with site management and subcontractors to address safety concerns and improve work practices.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, site inductions and safety training to encourage engagement and accountability.
• Manage incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions and WHSE documentation.
• Support the project team in planning upcoming works, identifying potential risks and implementing practical safety solutions.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Site safety management

Communication

Education

WHS qualifications

Job description

Talent Web Recruitment partners with a Sydney builder to appoint an experienced Safety Advisor to join the residential construction team. You will own site safety, influence how work is delivered and play an important role in maintaining a positive safety culture.

Working on multi-storey residential projects, you will conduct site inspections, lead toolbox talks, review SWMS and coordinate with management and subcontractors to drive practical safety outcomes across NSW sites.