Safety Advisor

SHAPE; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 additional paid leave days

Career development support

Individual Flexibility Plan

Profit-share up to 15%

Job summary

SHAPE Sydney is seeking a hands-on Safety Advisor to support a safety-first culture on an on-site Sydney project. You’ll work with project teams, contractors and the EHSQ group to drive safe systems, strengthen compliance and support continual improvement.

You bring WHS/Construction Safety qualifications, site-based EHSQ experience and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels on a busy construction site.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Construction Management or similar.
• Demonstrated site-based Environment, Health, Safety and Quality experience in construction.
• Experience reviewing risk assessments, Safe Work Method Statements and contractor compliance.
• Strong communication, coaching and problem-solving skills, with the ability to stay focused under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Promote SHAPE’s Path to a Perfect Safety culture across the project.
• Provide practical advice on safety systems, legislation, policies and procedures.
• Monitor contractor safety management systems and safe systems of work.
• Complete site inspections, task and hazard observations, and compliance reviews.
• Review permits, risk registers, Safe Work Method Statements and project safety documentation.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, audits and safety communications.

Skills

Communication

Influence

Problem solving

Coaching

Education

WHS/Construction Safety qualification

Job description

SHAPE Sydney is our largest team and national head office, with more than 180 professionals delivering construction excellence across Australia's most dynamic market. With more than 36 years of experience as an ASX-listed business, we're well known for our fitout and refurbishment expertise, while building strong capability in facade remediation, design and construction, and new build projects.

You’ll play a key role in

As a Safety Advisor, you’ll support the delivery of a Safety-First culture across an on-site Sydney project. You’ll work closely with project teams, contractors and the broader Environment, Health, Safety and Quality team to drive safe systems of work, strengthen compliance and support continual improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Promote SHAPE’s Path to a Perfect Safety culture across the project
• Provide practical advice on safety systems, legislation, policies and procedures
• Monitor contractor safety management systems and safe systems of work
• Complete site inspections, task and hazard observations, and compliance reviews
• Review permits, risk registers, Safe Work Method Statements and project safety documentation
• Support incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, audits and safety communications

SHAPE Sydney is our largest team and national head office, with more than 180 professionals delivering construction excellence across Australia's most dynamic market. With more than 36 years of experience as an ASX-listed business, we're well known for our fitout and refurbishment expertise, while building strong capability in facade remediation, design and construction, and new build projects.

You’ll play a key role in

As a Safety Advisor, you’ll support the delivery of a Safety-First culture across an on-site Sydney project. You’ll work closely with project teams, contractors and the broader Environment, Health, Safety and Quality team to drive safe systems of work, strengthen compliance and support continual improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Promote SHAPE’s Path to a Perfect Safety culture across the project
• Provide practical advice on safety systems, legislation, policies and procedures
• Monitor contractor safety management systems and safe systems of work
• Complete site inspections, task and hazard observations, and compliance reviews
• Review permits, risk registers, Safe Work Method Statements and project safety documentation
• Support incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, audits and safety communications

What you’ll bring:

You are a hands-on safety professional who can build trusted relationships while confidently supporting compliance and safer outcomes. You bring sound construction experience, a practical approach to risk and the ability to influence people at all levels of a busy project environment.

• Relevant qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Construction Management or similar
• Demonstrated site-based Environment, Health, Safety and Quality experience in construction
• Experience reviewing risk assessments, Safe Work Method Statements and contractor compliance
• Strong communication, coaching and problem-solving skills, with the ability to stay focused under pressure

Why SHAPE is a great place to work:

• A diverse and inclusive culture, recognised by Human Synergistics and Australian Financial Review
• 5 additional paid leave days every year
• Personalised career development to fast-track your growth with regular check-ins
• An ‘Individual Flexibility Plan’ to match your work/life needs
• Competitive salary and profit-share potential of up to 15% of your salary
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including mental health support, fitness activities, annual flu vaccinations, and discounted health insurance
• Personalised parental leave benefits for your growing family
• Regular social events to connect with your colleagues, subcontractors and clients