Safety Advisor

GHD; City Of Bunbury; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Safety Advisor to work on Main Roads WA projects in Bunbury for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will work on-site with project teams, delivering practical WHS advice and leading safety activities across construction and maintenance sites.

The role emphasizes on-site leadership, incident investigations, toolbox talks and risk-based decision making to protect workers and ensure compliance with WHS legislation. Hybrid contingencies may apply where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
• Diploma of Work Health and Safety is highly regarded.
• Experience in construction, civil infrastructure, road construction or mining environments.
• Proven ability to build relationships with contractors, supervisors and frontline workers.
• Practical experience conducting inspections, audits, risk assessments and safety observations.
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation and management systems.
• Experience facilitating toolbox talks, inductions and safety training.
• Incident investigation experience including hazard and near-miss management.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Practical, approachable and solutions-focused in safety.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project teams and contractors to promote safe work practices on construction activities.
• Provide practical WHS advice and support through planning and delivery.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety observations to identify hazards.
• Support development and implementation of Safety Management Plans, SWMS and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and hazards, identify root causes and support corrective actions.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure compliance with safety expectations.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, site inductions and safety conversations with frontline teams.
• Support emergency preparedness activities and proactive risk management.
• Monitor safety trends and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Coach and lead a positive safety culture through collaboration on site.

Skills

Site inspections

Risk assessments

Safety observations

WHS legislation

Stakeholder engagement

Safety training

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Diploma of Work Health and Safety

Tools

ICAM certification

Job description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a Safety Advisor to work with our client Main Roads WA in Bunbury.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting the delivery of road infrastructure and construction projects across the South West region.

We're seeking a practical, field-focused safety professional who enjoys being on site, working alongside project teams, supervisors and contractors to help deliver work safely. You'll be someone who can build trusted relationships, provide practical advice and influence positive safety outcomes across construction and operational environments.

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this role offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Partnering with project teams, supervisors and contractors to promote safe work practices across construction activities
• Providing practical WHS advice and support throughout project planning and delivery
• Conducting site inspections, audits and safety observations to identify hazards and improve safety performance
• Supporting the development and implementation of Safety Management Plans, SWMS, risk assessments and other project safety documentation
• Investigating incidents, hazards and near misses, identifying root causes and supporting corrective actions
• Monitoring contractor safety performance and ensuring project safety expectations are being met
• Facilitating toolbox talks, site briefings, inductions and safety conversations with frontline teams
• Supporting emergency preparedness activities and promoting proactive risk management
• Monitoring safety trends and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Building a positive safety culture through coaching, collaboration and visible field leadership

What you will bring to the team:

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (minimum requirement)
• Diploma of Work Health and Safety highly regarded
• Experience working in construction, civil infrastructure, road construction, maintenance, mining, utilities or other operational environments
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with contractors, supervisors and frontline workforces
• Practical experience conducting site inspections, audits, risk assessments and safety observations
• Strong understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and management systems
• Experience facilitating toolbox talks, inductions and safety training activities
• Incident investigation experience, including hazard and near miss management
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• A practical, approachable and solutions-focused approach to safety

Highly regarded

• ICAM certification
• Experience working on road, transport or civil infrastructure projects
• Previous experience in contractor-facing safety advisory roles
• Experience working within government or government-supported infrastructure projects

GHD has been appointed by Main Roads Western Australia to deliver a state-wide Operational Asset Management Support Service (AMSS) contract. Under this contract, GHD provides centralised and regional support to assist Main Roads manage and maintain the State Road network.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

About Us

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