Senior Safety Advisor – Lead Safety on Major Infrastructure

Torrens to Darlington Alliance; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrens to Darlington Alliance in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Safety Advisor to support the Work Health and Safety functions across the project. You will implement safety practices, systems, and procedures while aligning with project leadership to foster a strong safety culture.

Reporting to Safety Manager, you will lead safety initiatives, conduct inspections, manage risk controls, and mentor team members, with a focus on delivering a safe, compliant, high-performance environment for a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Safety Advisor or similar role within a major construction, infrastructure or civil project environment.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and industry best practice.
• Experience working across complex, high-risk construction environments.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative leadership style and ability to mentor others.

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 preventive 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.

Job description

Torrens to Darlington Alliance in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Safety Advisor to support the Work Health and Safety functions across the project. You will implement safety practices, systems, and procedures while aligning with project leadership to foster a strong safety culture.

Reporting to Safety Manager, you will lead safety initiatives, conduct inspections, manage risk controls, and mentor team members, with a focus on delivering a safe, compliant, high-performance environment for a