Safety Advisor

Acciona; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing: subsidised private

Salary packaging and novated vehicle

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Senior Safety Advisor for the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project to embed a strong safety culture across offices and on-site operations. You will perform risk assessments, update prevention plans and monitor WHS compliance, collaborating with project teams and subcontractors to maintain safety standards.

You will investigate incidents, contribute to audit actions, and roll out safety protocols while working with site leadership to keep safety at the forefront of

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Nursing, Medicine, Law or Psychology.
• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Risk Prevention (desirable).
• Experience in a similar safety or WHS role - minimum 3 years.
• Strong English communication skills and Office Suite proficiency.
• Working knowledge of WHS legislation and audit procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments across offices, depots and site areas
• Update prevention plans to reflect project-specific hazards
• Monitor compliance with WHS regulations across operations
• Investigate incidents and identify root causes
• Roll out corporate safety protocols across the project
• Support corrective actions from audits and reviews
• Run site safety inspections and verify control measures

Skills

Engineering/Nursing/Medicine/Law/Psych

Occupational risk prevention (postgrad

3+ years WHS experience

English communication

WH S legislation knowledge

Education

Engineering/Nursing/Medicine/Law/Psych degree

Postgraduate in Occupational Risk Prevention

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

• Deliver on a major rail project transforming the Logan-Gold Coast corridor
• Health & Wellbeing: subsidised private health insurance and wellbeing support
• Financial Benefits: salary packaging and novated vehicle leasing

Project Info
ACCIONA, as part of the ActivUs alliance, is delivering the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project, a $5.75 billion program to boost train frequency between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The project includes level crossing removals, rail system upgrades and road works, supporting the region ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Games.

About Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Safety Advisor, you'll help embed a strong safety culture across the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project. You'll carry out risk assessments across site and office areas, update prevention plans to reflect project-specific hazards, and monitor compliance with WHS regulations. You'll support incident investigations, contribute to corrective actions from audits, and work closely with project teams, subcontractors and site leadership to keep safety front and centre.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Conduct risk assessments across offices, depots and site areas
• Update prevention plans to reflect project-specific hazards
• Monitor compliance with WHS regulations across operations
• Investigate incidents and identify root causes
• Roll out corporate safety protocols across the project
• Support corrective actions from audits and reviews
• Run site safety inspections and verify control measures

What capability & experience will you need to have:

• Degree in Engineering, Nursing, Medicine, Law or Psychology
• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Risk Prevention (desirable)
• Experience in a similar safety or WHS role - minimum 3 years
• Strong English communication skills and Office Suite proficiency
• Working knowledge of WHS legislation and audit procedures

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

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