Safety Advisor

CGC Recruitment; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CGC Recruitment is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor in Townsville to support a respected Queensland builder on a portfolio of local construction projects. You will work closely with Project Managers and site teams to promote a proactive safety culture and practical risk controls across education, commercial and aged care projects valued up to $30M.

Daily duties include implementing management plans, conducting audits, leading toolbox talks, and guiding subcontractors on safe work practices,

Qualifications

• Experience as a Safety Advisor in commercial construction.
• WH&S qualification such as Certificate IV or Diploma.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence on site.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to local project sites.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor WHS management plans across multiple sites.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments.
• Provide practical WHS advice to Project Managers and subcontractors.
• Lead toolbox talks, inductions and safety training.
• Coordinate incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain safety documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across projects.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Construction safety experience

Communication skills

Travel-ready

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

Diploma in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Safety Advisor - Townsville

Build your career with a respected Queensland builder and work on a diverse portfolio of local projects.

Established tier 2 builder is looking for an experienced Safety Advisor to join their team in Townsville, supporting the delivery of a range of exciting construction projects across North Queensland.

With a strong pipeline of local work spanning education, commercial and aged care projects valued up to $30M, this is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional who enjoys being hands-on, building strong relationships on site and making a genuine difference to workplace safety.

The Opportunity

Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, subcontractors and the wider construction team, you will play a key role in promoting a proactive safety culture across multiple projects.

This is a varied position where you will have the opportunity to work across different project types, engage with site teams and help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant legislation and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor project-specific WHS management plans, policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments.
• Identify hazards, assess risks and work collaboratively with site teams to implement effective control measures.
• Provide practical WHS advice and support to Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors.
• Lead toolbox talks, site inductions and safety training initiatives.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with WHS requirements and safe work method statements.
• Assist with incident investigations, reporting and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Promote a positive, proactive safety culture across all project sites.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a motivated and approachable safety professional who understands the realities of a live construction site and can work effectively with people at all levels.

You will ideally bring:

• Previous experience in a Safety Advisor role within the commercial construction industry.
• A relevant WHS qualification, such as a Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety.
• A sound understanding of Queensland WHS legislation, regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage site teams.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to identifying and managing risk.
• The confidence to work autonomously while supporting multiple projects and site teams.
• A current driver's licence and the ability to travel to local project sites.

Experience across education, commercial, aged care or similar building projects will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join an established Queensland construction business.
• A diverse portfolio of local projects valued up to $30M.
• Exposure to a variety of project types across North Queensland.
• A collaborative team environment where safety is valued.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on project outcomes and workplace culture.
• A local Townsville-based role supporting projects within the region.

If you're a construction Safety Advisor looking for your next opportunity in Townsville, we'd love to hear from you.