On-Site OHS Advisor | Construction Safety Lead (Geelong)

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. 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.