Safety Advisor

Epiphany Training + Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

BY Group is seeking a Safety Advisor to oversee workplace health and safety across multiple active construction projects in NSW. You will ensure works comply with legislative requirements, contractual obligations, and BY Group’s WHS systems, while actively promoting a strong safety culture on site.

You will conduct site audits, lead incident investigations, develop WHS documentation, and coach teams to meet obligations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in a WHS role within the construction industry.
• Experience across commercial, industrial or large-scale building projects.
• Experience managing WHS requirements across multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Experience conducting site safety audits and risk assessments.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Proficiency with WHS management software, particularly HammerTech.

Responsibilities

• Actively communicate WHS information to project teams and support safety obligations.
• Manage WHS requirements across multiple active construction projects.
• Ensure works align with contractual requirements, legislation and company policies.
• Maintain compliance with BY Group's WHS and IMS.
• Complete site safety audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day WHS contact for projects.
• Develop, review and implement WHS policies and documents.
• Provide recommendations to senior management on WHS improvements.
• Coach employees on WHS responsibilities and support site teams.
• Ensure safety training requirements are met and identify training needs.
• Conduct or coordinate incident investigations and preventative actions.
• Promote a safe working environment and lead by example.
• Liaise with auditors and external parties for accreditations and compliance.
• Coordinate rehabilitation and return-to-work programs when required.
• Assist project teams with SOPs and ensure documentation is current.
• Maintain WHS records and documentation through HammerTech.

Skills

WHS compliance

Site safety leadership

Incident investigation

Audits & inspections

Stakeholder engagement

HammerTech proficiency

Tools

HammerTech

Job description

Epiphany Training + Consulting - Marsden Park NSW

Job Purpose

The Safety Advisor is responsible for overseeing workplace health and safety across multiple active construction projects, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with legislative requirements, contractual obligations and BY Group's established WHS systems and procedures. With a hands-on approach to safety management, the role works closely with project and site teams to identify and manage WHS risks, maintain compliance and promote a strong safety culture across project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively communicate and promote workplace health and safety information to project teams and provide support in meeting their safety obligations.
• Manage WHS requirements across multiple active construction projects.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with contractual requirements, relevant legislation, standards and company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with BY Group's WHS and Integrated Management Systems.
• Complete site-based safety audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for WHS matters across assigned projects.
• Develop, review and implement WHS policies, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Provide recommendations to senior management on WHS best practice and opportunities for improvement.
• Coach and educate employees on their WHS responsibilities and support site teams in meeting their obligations.
• Ensure safety and compliance training requirements are met and identify ongoing training requirements.
• Conduct or coordinate incident and accident investigations to determine contributing factors and recommend preventative actions.
• Promote a safe working environment amongst all personnel and lead by example.
• Liaise with auditors and external parties to support company accreditations and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate rehabilitation and return-to-work programs where required.
• Assist project teams with Standard Operating Procedures and ensure documentation remains current.
• Maintain accurate WHS records and documentation through HammerTech.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Minimum five years' experience in a WHS role within the construction industry.
• Demonstrated WHS experience across commercial, industrial or other large-scale building construction projects.
• Experience managing WHS requirements across multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience in data centre construction will be viewed favourably.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Strong ability to develop, review and implement WHS documentation, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience conducting site safety audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to support, coach and influence project and site teams.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with WHS management software, particularly HammerTech.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining high standards of site safety.

About the Company

BY Group is a leading Indigenous-owned and Supply Nation certified construction partner delivering civil, commercial, defence and international projects across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. Founded by three proud Bundjalung men in 2014, the company works with a range of clients, agencies and contractors to deliver projects to high standards of safety, quality and compliance.

Beyond project delivery, BY Group is committed to creating sustainable employment pathways for Indigenous people and strengthening Indigenous participation across the industry. Guided by our motto, "By Us, For Us," we aim to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients, our people and the communities we work with.

BY Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, individuals with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone is respected, valued and supported to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out.