Senior Safety Advisor: Lead HSE on Major Infrastructure

John Holland; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The John Holland-led consortium delivers South Australia’s Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, a landmark 10.5km road infrastructure program in Adelaide. As Senior Safety Advisor, you will support WHS functions, drive safe behaviours, and ensure robust safety systems across complex interfaces with multiple contractors.

You will lead risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations, partnering with zone managers and frontline teams to embed a proactive safety culture and continuous

Qualifications

• Senior Safety Advisor or similar role in a major construction, infrastructure or civil project environment.
• Qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, construction safety requirements and industry best practice.
• Experience working across complex, high-risk construction environments with multiple interfaces and contractors.
• Strong understanding of risk management, incident investigation and safety assurance processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive and practical approach to safety, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced projects.
• Experience developing, reviewing and implementing safety documentation, systems and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative leadership style with commitment to positive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the implementation of the project’s Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) systems, standards and procedures across site operations.
• Provide expert safety advice to project leadership, construction teams and subcontractors to ensure compliance with legislation and project requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and assurance activities, identifying hazards, trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support the development and review of SWMS, risk assessments, permits, emergency plans and other critical safety documentation.
• Monitor high-risk construction activities and provide proactive guidance to ensure appropriate controls are implemented and maintained.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and safety events, identifying root causes and driving corrective and preventative actions.
• Engage with supervisors, engineers, subcontractors and frontline workers to promote a strong safety culture and positive safety behaviours.
• Lead safety initiatives, toolbox talks, pre-starts and targeted campaigns to improve safety awareness and workforce engagement.
• Track safety performance, analyse trends and provide accurate reporting and recommendations to project management.
• Mentor and support Safety Advisors and other project personnel, contributing to a consistent and proactive approach to safety across the project.

Skills

Senior Safety Advisor

WHS Knowledge

Risk Management

Incident Investigation

Safety Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Site Safety

Education

WH&S qualification

Bachelor’s degree in OH&S or related field

Job description

The John Holland-led consortium delivers South Australia’s Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, a landmark 10.5km road infrastructure program in Adelaide. As Senior Safety Advisor, you will support WHS functions, drive safe behaviours, and ensure robust safety systems across complex interfaces with multiple contractors.

You will lead risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations, partnering with zone managers and frontline teams to embed a proactive safety culture and continuous