Senior Safety Advisor: Lead HSE on Major Defence Project

Laing O'Rourke group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training and skill dev.

Parental leave (six months)

Additional leave options

Discounts across retailers

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Senior Safety Advisor to join the AUKUS team on the ANI project at Osborne, SA. You will lead HSE programs, coach site teams, and drive risk reduction across complex infrastructure works.

This role requires over five years on construction sites, an OHS qualification, proven audit experience, and the ability to obtain NV1 clearance. You’ll implement HSE plans, perform audits, and support safe delivery of critical national projects.

Qualifications

• Cert IV in OHS or Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health & Safety is required.
• More than 5 years construction site-based experience is required.
• Demonstrated audit experience and ability to coach safety peers and project personnel.

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

Safety leadership

HSE audits

Coaching

Construction safety

Education

Cert IV in OHS

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Senior Safety Advisor to join the AUKUS team on the ANI project at Osborne, SA. You will lead HSE programs, coach site teams, and drive risk reduction across complex infrastructure works.

This role requires over five years on construction sites, an OHS qualification, proven audit experience, and the ability to obtain NV1 clearance. You’ll implement HSE plans, perform audits, and support safe delivery of critical national projects.