Senior Safety Advisor

ManpowerGroup; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Senior Safety Advisor in Sydney to join a Tier 2 commercial construction contractor. The role offers a mix of office and site-based responsibilities, driving a proactive safety culture and ensuring best-practice WHS standards across multiple projects.

Key duties include conducting site inspections, leading incident investigations, and delivering safety training, with opportunities for long-term career progression within a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Experience applying Australian WHS legislation and industry best practice.
• Ability to lead and influence site teams to achieve safety outcomes.
• Strong communication with project teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Capability to conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

WHS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication

Autonomous work

Education

Relevant 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

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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