Safety Advisor | Commercial Construction | Toowoomba

Willow Recruitment; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Willow Recruitment client in Toowoomba is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to lead safety across a growing commercial construction portfolio. You will be on-site with project teams, delivering practical guidance and proactive safety culture rather than mere compliance.

Reporting to project managers, you will implement WHS systems, conduct site inspections and toolbox talks, and drive continuous improvement across groundworks, structures and formwork in Toowoomba and regional Queensland.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or equivalent.
• Experience as Safety Advisor or similar WHS role within construction.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation and safety requirements.
• Experience implementing safety systems, conducting audits and delivering on-site training.
• Sound understanding of construction methodology including groundworks, structures and formwork.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Competency across Microsoft Office and relevant safety systems.
• A proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach to safety.

Responsibilities

• Implement WHS systems, policies and procedures across construction projects.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, inductions and on-site safety training.
• Identify hazards and work collaboratively with site teams to implement practical controls.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance.
• Support incident investigations, reporting and corrective actions.
• Provide advice and guidance on WHS legislation, regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and reporting.
• Support safety management across groundworks, structures, formwork and general construction activities.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety systems and site practices.
• Build strong relationships with project teams, subcontractors, clients and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety systems

Job description

Safety Advisor | Commercial Construction | Toowoomba

Safety Advisor | Construction | Toowoomba
Drive safety excellence across a diverse portfolio of construction projects, working closely with site teams to build a proactive, practical safety culture.

The Opportunity:

My client is an established and growing construction business is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to join its Toowoomba-based teamwith a planned commencement in January 2027.

With a strong pipeline of projects across Toowoomba and regional Queensland, this is an opportunity to take ownership of safety across a diverse construction portfolio while working alongside experienced delivery teams.

This role will suit a Safety Advisor who enjoys being out on site, building strong relationships and providing practical guidance rather than simply policing compliance.

• Full-time permanent position based in Toowoomba
• Strong pipeline of commercial and construction projects
• Projects across Toowoomba and regional Queensland
• Competitive salary package
• Supportive and collaborative construction team
• Opportunity to influence safety systems, processes and culture

About the Role:

Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, subcontractors and wider project teams, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with legislative and company requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing and maintaining WHS systems, policies and procedures across construction projects
• Conducting regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments
• Facilitating toolbox talks, inductions and on-site safety training
• Identifying hazards and working collaboratively with site teams to implement practical controls
• Monitoring contractor and subcontractor compliance
• Supporting incident investigations, reporting and corrective actions
• Providing advice and guidance on WHS legislation, regulations and construction safety requirements
• Maintaining accurate safety documentation and reporting
• Supporting safety management across groundworks, structures, formwork and general construction activities
• Driving continuous improvement across safety systems and site practices
• Building strong relationships with project teams, subcontractors, clients and other key stakeholders

About You:

You will be an experienced construction safety professional with a practical, collaborative approach and the confidence to engage effectively with people at all levels of a project.

You will ideally bring:

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or relevant tertiary qualification
• Demonstrated experience in a Safety Advisor or similar WHS role within construction
• Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation and construction safety requirements
• Experience implementing safety systems, conducting audits and delivering on-site training
• Sound understanding of construction methodology including groundworks, structures and formwork
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
• Competency across Microsoft Office and relevant safety systems
• A proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach to safety

Note: All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates with full Australian working rights will be contacted.