Senior Health and Safety Advisor - Renewable Infrastructure

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Allowances where applicable

Professional learning opportunities

Job summary

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty in Sydney, NSW, seeks a senior safety adviser to provide expert HSE guidance on a solar infrastructure project in the NSW Upper Hunter Valley. The role is site-based with a rostered DIDO arrangement, including accommodation where applicable.

You will review risk registers, coach contractors, coordinate training, inspect high-risk work, and prepare audits to support the Safety Manager and delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma or advanced diploma in HSE or related discipline required; related degree preferred.
• Certificate IV in WHS and a current C-class driver's licence.
• At least six years as an HSE practitioner.
• Return-to-work coordinator certificate.
• Training/assessment, safety internal-auditor and ICAM credentials desirable.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements across jurisdictions.
• Experience in audits, corrective-action reporting and safety training.
• Effective communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Review risk registers and safety plans; implement controls.
• Coach contractors on safe work methods, permits, inductions, pre-starts and plant checks.
• Coordinate training, emergency procedures and competence verification.
• Inspect high-risk work, equipment and site records and support fitness-for-work monitoring.
• Prepare management-system audits, reports and corrective-action tracking.
• Support incident prevention and practical collaboration with project stakeholders.

Skills

Diploma in HSE

Certificate IV WHS

HSE experience

Return-to-work coordinator

Auditing & reporting

Leadership & communication

Education

Diploma or advanced diploma in HSE or related

Certificate IV in WHS

Return-to-work coordinator certificate

ICAM credentials desirable

Statutory knowledge across jurisdictions

Job description

Advertised location: Sydney, NSW. This role supports regional renewable construction; travel and the project roster apply as described below.
About The Employer Our client is an engineering and construction business working across transport, defence and major infrastructure. It combines project delivery expertise with a focus on collaboration, technical improvement and sustainable outcomes.
The Opportunity Provide senior safety advice on a solar infrastructure project in the NSW Upper Hunter Valley, supporting the project Safety Manager and delivery teams. This is a rostered site-based DIDO position, with accommodation and allowances where applicable.
Your Responsibilities

• Review risk registers and safety plans and implement integrated management-system controls.
• Coach contractors on safe work methods, permits, inductions, pre-starts and plant checks.
• Coordinate training, emergency procedures and competence verification.
• Inspect high-risk work, equipment and site records and support fitness-for-work monitoring.
• Prepare management-system audits, reports and corrective-action tracking.
• Support incident prevention and practical collaboration with project stakeholders.

RequirementsSkills, Education And Requirements

• A diploma or advanced diploma in HSE, Business or a related discipline is essential; a related degree is preferred.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety and a current C-class driver’s licence.
• At least six years as an HSE practitioner.
• A return-to-work coordinator certificate.
• Training and assessment, quality/safety lead internal auditor and lead ICAM credentials are desirable.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements across jurisdictions.
• Experience in audits, corrective-action reporting and delivery of safety training.
• Effective communication and leadership.

BenefitsWhy Join?

• Remuneration aligned with market conditions, experience and contribution.
• Opportunities to develop across transport, defence and renewable energy projects.
• Ongoing professional learning and pathways into future leadership roles.
• Parental leave provisions that accommodate different family needs.
• Flexible arrangements may be discussed according to the position and project requirements.

Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.