Senior Safety Advisor

Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Six months’ paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Volunteering leave

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited is seeking a Senior Safety Advisor to join our AUKUS team in Australia. You will lead HSE activities on major defence infrastructure projects, supporting site teams and subcontractors to achieve best-practice safety outcomes.

You will coach teams, implement HSE plans, perform audits, and proactively address safety concerns to protect personnel and project delivery in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Cert IV in OHS or relevant Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety.
• More than 5 years construction site-based experience.
• Demonstrated audit experience and coaching to develop safety peers.

Responsibilities

• Support site teams and subcontractors to deliver HSE best practice.
• Coach and mentor teams to strengthen safety culture and performance.
• Implement HSE Management Systems and project HSE plans.
• Conduct HSE audits and assurance activities through to close-out.
• Engage proactively with teams to identify and resolve HSE concerns.

Skills

Health & Safety

Auditing

Coaching

HSE management

Site safety

Education

Cert IV in OHS or Diploma

Job description

At Laing O’Rourke, you won’t just build projects, you’ll help shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities.

Be part of Australia’s largest-ever defence infrastructure program.

Laing O’Rourke, with joint venture partner Amentum Australia,will play a central role in supporting Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) to develop and deliver the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) project at Osborne, South Australia.We will provide program and construction management services of nuclear related civil infrastructure, site‑wide nuclear licensee development expertise, and nuclear safety leadership.

At Laing O’Rourke, we’re committed to helping our people thrive and build meaningful, rewarding careers. We offer exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond.

We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Laing O’Rourke is also recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Some of our benefits include:

• In-house training and on-the-job development opportunities
• Six months’ paid parental leave at full pay for all employees
• Purchased leave options and volunteering leave
• Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers

Learn more about our Benefits & Rewards and our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

We are currently seeking a Senior Safety Advisor to join our AUKUS team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support site teams and subcontractors to deliver HSE best practice.
• Coach and mentor teams to strengthen safety culture and performance.
• Implement HSE Management Systems and project HSE plans.
• Conduct HSE audits and assurance activities through to close-out.
• Engage proactively with teams to identify and resolve HSE concerns.

About You

• Cert IV in OHS or relevant Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety
• More than 5 years construction site-based experience.
• Demonstrated audit experience along with experience in coaching to develop safety peers and project personnel in Health & Safety.
• Hands on and demonstrated experience in assisting supervision and management with HSE issue / action close out within the workplace.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

Laing O’Rourke is currently delivering some of Australia’s most exciting projects across the transport, building construction, defence, airports, mining, civil and social infrastructure sectors.

The business has been recognised three times on the AFR’s Most Innovative Australian Companies index and is committed to becoming the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry.

We know that building an enduring and innovative organisation requires us to develop and nurture the very best talent from across the industry and are committed to driving real change across the industry to ensure both men and women can access rewarding and challenging careers.

Laing O’Rourke is currently delivering some of Australia’s most exciting projects across the transport, building construction, defence, airports, mining, civil and social infrastructure sectors.

The business has been recognised three times on the AFR’s Most Innovative Australian Companies index and is committed to becoming the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry.

We know that building an enduring and innovative organisation requires us to develop and nurture the very best talent from across the industry and are committed to driving real change across the industry to ensure both men and women can access rewarding and challenging careers.