OHS Advisor - Construction

Safety Australia Group; Geelong; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Safety Australia Group is seeking a hands-on OHS Advisor to join a major construction project in Geelong, Victoria. The role reports to site management and involves maintaining safety standards, managing risks and promoting a positive safety culture on site.

The position is full-time, on-site, Monday to Friday, 7:00am–5:00pm, from October 2026 to February 2027, with an hourly rate of $70 plus superannuation. Candidates should have at least 3 years in WHS and a Certificate IV in WHS.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and liaison with site personnel.
• Ability to identify hazards and recommend controls.
• Proven ability to work with diverse teams on-site.

Responsibilities

• Conducting regular site inspections and identifying hazards.
• Delivering site inductions and safety briefings.
• Building strong relationships with workers, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Responding to incidents and injuries and assisting with investigations.
• Monitoring compliance with SWMS, site procedures and WHS requirements.
• Providing practical safety advice to site personnel.
• Participating in monthly Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Maintaining accurate inspection, incident and investigation records using an iPad and basic computer systems.
• Supporting initiatives that strengthen safety awareness and accountability.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Inspection proficiency

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

Job description

Safety Australia Group is seeking a hands-on OHS Advisor to join a major construction project in Geelong, Victoria. Working closely with site management, supervisors, subcontractors and workers, you'll play a key role in maintaining safety standards, managing risks and promoting a positive safety culture.

Location: Geelong VIC

Contract: October 2026 – February 2027

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm

Work arrangement: Full-time, on-site

Payrate: $70 per hour plus superannuation

Key responsibilities

Conducting regular site inspections and identifying hazards.

Delivering site inductions and safety briefings.

Building strong relationships with workers, supervisors and subcontractors.

Responding to incidents and injuries and assisting with investigations.

Monitoring compliance with SWMS, site procedures and WHS requirements.

Providing practical safety advice to site personnel.

Participating in monthly Health & Safety Committee meetings.

Maintaining accurate inspection, incident and investigation records using an iPad and basic computer systems.

Supporting initiatives that strengthen safety awareness and accountability.

About you

A minimum of 3 years' experience in a WHS/Health & Safety role.

Construction industry experience, preferably on active project sites.

A sound understanding of practical site safety requirements.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Confidence conducting inspections and addressing unsafe practices.

Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Basic computer skills and confidence using an iPad.

A Certificate IV in WHS or equivalent is preferred.

First Aid and Emergency Experience Management qualifications will be advantageous but are not essential.