Safety Advisor - Major Health Project in Cairns

CGC Recruitment; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CGC Recruitment is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor for a major health project in Cairns, North Queensland. You will promote a proactive safety culture, ensure WHS compliance, and support site teams to deliver a safe working environment on a complex construction site.

The role requires previous safety advisory experience on commercial projects and a strong track record with Tier 1 or Tier 2 builders, plus relevant WHS qualifications and strong stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as Safety Advisor on commercial construction projects.
• Experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 building contractors.
• Relevant WHS qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience on health/hospital or complex construction projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and maintaining site-specific WHS management plans and procedures.
• Conducting site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments.
• Monitoring subcontractor compliance with safety policies and legislation.
• Leading toolbox talks, site inductions and safety training initiatives.
• Identifying hazards and implementing effective control measures.
• Investigating incidents and near misses and ensuring corrective actions.
• Collaborating with site management, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Promoting a proactive safety culture across the project.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Site safety training

WHS knowledge

Education

WHS qualifications

Job description

CGC Recruitment is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor for a major health project in Cairns, North Queensland. You will promote a proactive safety culture, ensure WHS compliance, and support site teams to deliver a safe working environment on a complex construction site.

The role requires previous safety advisory experience on commercial projects and a strong track record with Tier 1 or Tier 2 builders, plus relevant WHS qualifications and strong stakeholder communication skills.