Senior Safety Advisor – Defence Infra & Nuclear Project

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

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.