Senior Safety Advisor

Experis; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Competitive salary package

Long-term career progression

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Senior Safety Advisor for a Sydney-based Tier 2 commercial construction contractor. The role combines office duties with on-site safety leadership across multiple projects, driving proactive WHS culture and best-practice compliance.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in commercial construction safety, strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, and proven ability to influence site teams to achieve positive safety outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Safety Advisor or Senior Safety Advisor within commercial construction
• Sound knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and industry best practice
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to influence site teams and promote positive safety outcomes
• Relevant safety qualifications
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture across all project teams
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety reviews
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, company policies, and client requirements
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
• Assist in the development and delivery of safety initiatives and training programs
• Support project teams with risk assessments, SWMS reviews, and safety planning
• Prepare safety reports and provide guidance to management and site personnel
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors, clients, and key stakeholders

Skills

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Incident investigations

WHS legislation

Education

Safety qualifications

Job description

Senior Safety Advisor - Sydney | Tier 2 Commercial Construction

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established Tier 2 commercial construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Sydney. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are seeking an experienced Senior Safety Advisor to join their team.
This role offers a mix of office and site-based responsibilities, working closely with project teams to drive a proactive safety culture and ensure best-practice WHS standards are maintained across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture across all project teams
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety reviews
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, company policies, and client requirements
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
• Assist in the development and delivery of safety initiatives and training programs
• Support project teams with risk assessments, SWMS reviews, and safety planning
• Prepare safety reports and provide guidance to management and site personnel
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors, clients, and key stakeholders

About You

• Previous experience as a Safety Advisor or Senior Safety Advisor within commercial construction
• Sound knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and industry best practice
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to influence site teams and promote positive safety outcomes
• Relevant safety qualifications
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Car allowance
• Strong pipeline of secured commercial projects
• Office and site-based role
• Long-term career progression opportunities Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Stable and growing business with an excellent industry reputation

ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.