On-Site HSEQ Advisor: Safety & Risk Lead

Core Building Group (ACT) Pty Limited

Canberra

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Core Building Group (ACT) Pty Limited in Canberra is seeking an experienced HSEQ Advisor to provide practical, site-based support across construction projects. You’ll be embedded with the project team, improving safety culture and embedding HSEQ systems from start to finish.

You will conduct site inspections, support SWMS development, investigations and toolbox talks, coaching teams in safe practices, and ensuring compliance with WHS legislation on major multi-unit residential developments.

Qualifications

3+ years’ experience in an HSEQ/WHS role, preferably within building and construction.
Experience conducting site inspections, audits, investigations and risk assessments.
A sound understanding of WHS legislation and its practical application on construction sites.
Experience delivering inductions, toolbox talks and safety communications.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with everyone from workers and subcontractors through to project management.
Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
The ability to prioritise, manage deadlines and follow issues through to completion.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
A practical and solutions-focused approach to HSEQ.

Responsibilities

Provide practical HSEQ advice and support to project and operational teams.
Conduct regular site inspections, audits, walkthroughs and task observations.
Identify hazards, assess risks and support the implementation of effective controls.
Monitor compliance with WHS legislation, SWMS, project plans, procedures and client requirements.
Participate in the development and review of SWMS and risk assessments.
Assist with incident, injury and near-miss investigations, including identifying root causes and corrective actions.
Monitor and follow up corrective actions, non-conformances and improvement initiatives.
Deliver and support site inductions, toolbox talks, safety meetings and consultation activities.
Coach workers, supervisors and subcontractors in safe work practices and positive safety behaviours.
Monitor subcontractor HSEQ compliance and site standards.
Support emergency preparedness, PPE, permits and high-risk work activities.
Maintain HSEQ registers, records and reporting requirements.
Assist with audits, compliance activities and continuous improvement of HSEQ systems.
Escalate significant risks and issues and exercise stop-work authority where there is an immediate risk to health, safety or the environment.