Senior Safety Advisor

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Parental leave

Purchased leave

Volunteering leave

Retail discounts

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke in Australia is seeking a Senior Safety Advisor to join the ANI NPSCY project at Osborne, SA. You will lead HSE on site, support subcontractors, and implement robust safety management systems to protect workers and communities.

The role requires Cert IV in OHS or higher, 5+ years on large construction sites, and experience auditing. Australian citizenship and NV1-level defence clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Cert IV in OHS or higher qualification in safety required.
• 5+ years site-based construction safety experience.
• Auditing and incident investigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support site teams and subcontractors to deliver HSE best practice.
• Coach teams to strengthen safety culture and performance.
• Implement HSE management systems and plans.
• Conduct HSE audits and close-out actions.
• Engage with teams to resolve safety concerns.

Skills

HSE leadership

Auditing

Coaching & mentoring

Safety culture improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Cert IV in OHS

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

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.
  

If you’re ready to do meaningful and career-defining work that leaves a lasting impact on communities for generations,