Safety Advisor

Morson Edge Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge Australia is requesting a Safety Advisor to support our civil infrastructure projects in Sydney. This hands‑on 2IC role reports to the Safety Manager and focuses on implementing safety initiatives, supporting project teams and ensuring HSEQ compliance across sites.

You will lead daily safety activities, conduct inspections and investigations, manage risk assessments and provide practical safety guidance to engineers, contractors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Safety Advisor or HSEQ role within water and utilities projects.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and site safety practices.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and the confidence to take ownership of day‑to‑day safety matters.
• Relevant WHS qualifications, such as a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Safety Manager with the implementation and ongoing management of site safety systems and initiatives.
• Lead day‑to‑day HSEQ activities, including site inspections, safety walks, audits and risk assessments.
• Conduct incident investigations, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor pre‑starts, hazard cards, safety observations and event notifications.
• Provide practical HSEQ advice to Site Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Managers, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Maintain WHS documentation, including training records, first aid records, risk registers and corrective actions.
• Monitor environmental compliance, including erosion and sediment controls, spill response and waste management.
• Conduct quality inspections against project specifications and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Support return‑to‑work processes and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Prepare reports, analyse safety trends and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Site inspections

Incident investigations

Stakeholder management

Hands-on safety

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

An opportunity is available for a proactive Safety Advisor to join an established civil infrastructure contractor in Sydney in a hands‑on role, acting as the 2IC to the Safety Manager.

You’ll play an important part in implementing safety initiatives, supporting project teams and ensuring compliance across HSEQ.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Safety Manager with the implementation and ongoing management of site safety systems and initiatives.
• Lead day‑to‑day HSEQ activities, including site inspections, safety walks, audits and risk assessments.
• Conduct incident investigations, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor pre‑starts, hazard cards, safety observations and event notifications.
• Provide practical HSEQ advice to Site Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Managers, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Maintain WHS documentation, including training records, first aid records, risk registers and corrective actions.
• Monitor environmental compliance, including erosion and sediment controls, spill response and waste management.
• Conduct quality inspections against project specifications and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Support return‑to‑work processes and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Prepare reports, analyse safety trends and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Safety Advisor or HSEQ role, within water and utilities projects
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and site safety practices.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence site teams.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and the confidence to take ownership of day‑to‑day safety matters.
• Relevant WHS qualifications, such as a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.

About the Company

Join an established construction‑focused organisation delivering projects with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and environmental compliance. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced safety leadership, take on additional responsibility and contribute to a strong site safety culture.