Safety Advisor - Major Road Infrastructure Project

Symal; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Symal in Melbourne is seeking a Safety Advisor to join a major road infrastructure project. You will work in a field-based safety role, supporting project leaders, supervisors and crews with hands-on safety at day-to-day civil works and live traffic environments.

Two to three years of safety experience in civil construction or road infrastructure and a Certificate IV in WHS are required. The role is permanent with an immediate start and focuses on risk management, incidents, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Two to three years' safety experience in civil construction or road infrastructure.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety as a minimum qualification.
• Strong understanding of construction safety legislation and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to safety resource for project leaders, supervisors and site teams, maintaining a strong and visible presence across daily construction activities.
• Lead site inspections, audits and risk assessments, and drive corrective actions through to close-out with the project team.
• Support the planning and control of high-risk civil works, including traffic interfaces, live road environments and heavy vehicle movements.
• Lead incident investigations and return-to-work processes, and deliver SWMS reviews, toolbox talks and project safety reporting.
• Engage directly with the client's safety team to ensure Symal, client and major transport infrastructure requirements are met.

Skills

Safety experience

Civil construction

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

Job description

Safety Advisor - Major Road Infrastructure Project

Experience the opportunity to build your safety career and take it to the next level on a major road infrastructure project in Melbourne.

Join a team delivering complex civil and road works in live traffic environments, working alongside experienced project leaders, supervisors and crews.

Make it yours

Who we are

We're Symal, a proudly different group of companies with a story of significant growth, pushing what's possible as one of Australia's largest self-performing contractors.

We innovate with intent, problem solving and delivering the best outcomes for our partners, communities and each other. That's what has made Symal a success and will continue to drive us into the future.

It's not what we do that defines us, it's how we do it: building better together.

The role

We're looking for a field-focused and motivated Safety Advisor to join a major road infrastructure project team in Melbourne.

Working closely with project leadership and site teams, you'll provide hands-on safety support across day-to-day construction activities and help manage risks associated with road construction, traffic interfaces, heavy vehicles, plant and live road environments.

This is a permanent opportunity with an immediate start available.

Your everyday

• Be the go-to safety resource for project leaders, supervisors and site teams, maintaining a strong and visible presence across daily construction activities.
• Lead site inspections, audits and risk assessments, and drive corrective actions through to close-out with the project team.
• Support the planning and control of high-risk civil works, including traffic interfaces, live road environments and heavy vehicle movements.
• Lead incident investigations and return-to-work processes, and deliver SWMS reviews, toolbox talks and project safety reporting.
• Engage directly with the client's safety team to ensure Symal, client and major transport infrastructure requirements are met.

Who are you?

• Two to three years' safety experience in civil construction or road infrastructure, either as a Safety Advisor or a Safety Coordinator ready to step up.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety as a minimum qualification.
• Strong understanding of construction safety legislation, risk management and frontline safety practices.
• Hands-on experience managing risk around heavy plant, traffic interfaces and live road environments.
• Experience on VIDA or other major Victorian transport infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.
• A practical communicator who builds credibility with construction crews, supervisors and client representatives.

A career with us

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to build your career at Symal.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects that expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early-career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored programs to help you reach your goals.
• Keep well: With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are at the core of Symal, with opportunities to connect, celebrate and recognise the achievements of our teams.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra, helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.