Senior WHS Advisor - CBD Major Project - Jan start

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW is seeking an experienced Senior HSE Advisor to lead day-to-day HSE activities on a landmark CBD project valued at $3B+. You will drive HSE systems, site inspections, audits, and contractor coordination to uphold best-practice safety standards on site.

You will partner with project leadership to ensure NSW WHS compliance, ISO standards, and OFSC alignment while fostering a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Previous Senior HSE Advisor or similar role within commercial/construction.
• Strong understanding of HSE management systems, IMS and ISO standards.
• Experience auditing, investigating and risk assessing on construction sites.
• Solid knowledge of NSW WHS legislation and construction compliance.
• Ability to communicate with senior project leadership and site teams.
• Practical, proactive and commercially minded approach to safety.
• Relevant WHS qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day HSE activities across a major construction project.
• Drive the implementation and ongoing management of project HSE systems and processes.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Review SWMS, risk assessments and high-risk construction activities.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with WHS legislation, ISO standards and project requirements.
• Provide practical HSE advice and guidance to Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across HSE processes and procedures.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure HSE remains a priority on site.

Skills

HSE management systems

IMS

Audits

Risk assessments

WHS legislation

Stakeholder communication

Continuous improvement

ISO standards

WHS compliance

Education

WHS qualifications

Tools

HammerTech

Procore

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW

$3B+ Major CBD Development | Sydney | February 2027 Start

An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior HSE Advisor to join a leading property developer on a landmark $3B+ development in Sydney's CBD.

This is an opportunity to take on a key HSE role within a major project, working closely with project leadership and site teams to drive safety performance, maintain compliance and ensure best-practice HSE standards throughout construction.

Senior HSE Advisor

The Role

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day HSE activities across a major construction project.
• Drive the implementation and ongoing management of project HSE systems and processes.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Review SWMS, risk assessments and high-risk construction activities.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with WHS legislation, ISO standards and project requirements.
• Provide practical HSE advice and guidance to Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across HSE processes and procedures.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure HSE remains a priority across site operations.

About You

• Previous experience in a Senior HSE Advisor or similar role within commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of broader HSE management systems, including IMS.
• Experience working with ISO standards and OFSC requirements.
• Proven experience conducting audits, investigations and risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of NSW WHS legislation and construction compliance.
• Confident communicating with senior project leadership, site teams and subcontractors.
• Practical, proactive and commercially minded approach to safety.
• Relevant WHS qualifications.

Highly Regarded

• Experience with HammerTech or Procore.
• ICAM investigation training.
• Experience working on large-scale, complex commercial developments.

What's on Offer

• Work on a landmark $3B+ Sydney CBD development.
• Senior HSE position with genuine involvement in project safety leadership.
• Join an established and growing property development business.
• Competitive remuneration of $180k–$190k package + car allowance.
• February 2027 commencement.