On-Site WHSEQ Advisor for Construction Safety

McMahon Services; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle supplied

Competitive salary and benefits

MAC Learning Academy

Long-term career development

Job summary

McMahon Services is seeking an experienced WHSEQ Advisor to support our Building & Construction teams across South Australia from Adelaide. This hands-on role works with Project Managers, Site Managers, engineers and subcontractors to embed safety and quality across delivery, inspections, risk management and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in WHSEQ in construction, holds a Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety, and is comfortable travelling to project sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a WHSEQ/HSE or Safety Advisor role.
• Experience in commercial construction, building or similar project environment.
• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety.
• Strong understanding of construction WHSEQ requirements and site-based risk.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of WHSEQ systems and safety programs across Building & Construction projects.
• Partner with Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers and Supervisors to support safe project delivery.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, safety observations and risk assessments.
• Provide practical WHSEQ advice, coaching and mentoring to project and site teams.
• Support development and maintenance of Project Risk Registers and WHSEQ Plans.
• Review SWMS, JSEAs and other safety documentation.
• Assist with subcontractor onboarding and ongoing compliance.
• Participate in project meetings, toolbox talks and site safety activities.
• Support incident investigations, corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Monitor WHSEQ performance and assist with project reporting.
• Support quality and environmental requirements across project sites.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and practical solutions.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

WHSEQ knowledge

Stakeholder management

On-site safety

SWMS/JSEA

Auditing

Problem solving

Autonomy

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety

Job description

McMahon Services is seeking an experienced WHSEQ Advisor to support our Building & Construction teams across South Australia from Adelaide. This hands-on role works with Project Managers, Site Managers, engineers and subcontractors to embed safety and quality across delivery, inspections, risk management and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in WHSEQ in construction, holds a Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety, and is comfortable travelling to project sites.