Safety Advisor - BHTSP - Mackay Region

Civil Services Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Services Group seeks Safety Advisors based in the Mackay region with road infrastructure experience to support our Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program deployments and tenders. Assignments range from one to two years, with potential extensions and opportunities on new tenders.

Local candidates preferred; FIFO/DIDO may be considered. Applicants must have at least two years of road infrastructure safety advisory experience and strong knowledge of OH&S legislation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ Safety Advising experience on Road Infrastructure construction projects
• Strong understanding of OH&S legislation (Australian Standards)
• Time management and prioritisation capabilities, with ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Some formal qualifications to support experience

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and implementation of health and safety plans
• Complete risk assessments, audits, task observations and safety investigations
• Maintain project documentation per requirements and ensure adherence to legislation
• Manage and develop relationships with employees and stakeholders

Skills

Safety advising

OH&S legislation

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Formal qualifications

Education

Formal qualifications in safety or related field

Job description

We have recently won Tenders for the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (BHTSP) and more are being scheduled. We would like to speak with more Safety Advisors based in the Mackay region with Road Infrastructure experience interested in registering with us and capable of committing to assignments for varying periods of between a year or two with a possibility of extensions and other projects if we are successful in new Tenders.

Responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the preparation & implementation of health and safety plans
• Complete risk assessments, audits, task observations and safety investigations
• Complete and maintain any documentation required on the project as per requirements & ensure relevant legislation is adhered to.
• Manage and develop relationships with employees and stakeholders

Essential Skills required for undertaking this role:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ Safety Advising experience on Road Infrastructure construction projects, with at least a year of that working directly or indirectly on TMR Roads Infrastructure Projects, or alternatively with councils or other Australian Road Authorities;
• Strong understanding of OH&S legislation (Australian Standards)
• Time management and task prioritisation capabilities, with an ability to meet deadlines and manage pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• It would be anticipated that the person will have some Formal Qualifications to support their experience.

The roles will be based in the Mackay region. FIFO &/or DIDO may be considered, although preference would be given to someone who is local to the Mackay region.

You must have:

the right to work in Australia, with well-developed interpersonal and consultative skills and a current drivers licence. Unfortunately due to local QA Requirements, overseas candidates are unable to be considered.

Civil Services Group is a specialist Civil Project Management and Delivery Company based in Queensland with a strong track record in delivering major projects. We are committed to mentoring and developing staff and providing high standards of HSE and EEO obligations. We are continually tendering for new projects throughout QLD and NSW and welcome expressions of interest from all people with Civil Construction Industry backgrounds and experience.