Senior WHS Advisor - Renewable Energy Construction

Squadron Energy Services Pty Ltd; Australia; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Learning & growth opportunities

Team environment

Flexible work options

Generous leave policy

Descripción de la vacante

Squadron Energy is seeking a Senior WHS Advisor to support a major renewable energy construction project. This field-based role involves working with project teams and principal contractors to manage health and safety risks across multiple fronts, on a 2/1 FIFO roster.

You will ensure effective safety management systems and credible contractor oversight, reporting to the Corporate Health & Safety Manager – Construction & Operations.

Formación

• Approximately 5+ years of field-based construction WHS experience, ideally within renewable energy, infrastructure or major projects.
• Client-side experience, working with Principal Contractors and project delivery teams in a construction environment.
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple construction work fronts and managing changing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and constructively challenge where necessary.
• Practical experience in contractor assurance, site inspections, critical risk management and the verification of safety controls.
• A Diploma in Work Health and Safety, or equivalent qualification.
• An ICAM or equivalent incident investigation qualification, or demonstrated experience conducting effective incident investigations.
• Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation and its practical application to construction and high-risk work.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• A willingness to work on site, with both local and FIFO candidates considered.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain a strong field presence across construction work fronts, engaging directly with workers, supervisors, contractor representatives and project delivery teams.
• Provide client-side WHS oversight and assurance, monitoring Principal Contractor performance and the effective implementation of safety management systems.
• Support the identification, assessment and management of critical risks associated with high-risk construction activities.
• Conduct site inspections, field verifications and assurance activities, following up on findings to ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Influence positive safety behaviours and strengthen risk ownership and accountability across contractor and internal teams.
• Participate in incident investigations, contribute to root cause analysis and support the implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide practical WHS advice to project personnel, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, project requirements and company standards.
• Identify emerging risks, elevate significant safety concerns and provide clear, timely reporting to management.
• Support the implementation of WHS initiatives that improve safety performance and strengthen the effectiveness of project delivery.

Conocimientos

WHS knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Field-based experience

Construction safety

Incident investigations

Contractor assurance

Autonomous working

Safety leadership

Educación

Diploma in Work Health and Safety

Descripción del empleo

Squadron Energy is seeking a Senior WHS Advisor to support a major renewable energy construction project. This field-based role involves working with project teams and principal contractors to manage health and safety risks across multiple fronts, on a 2/1 FIFO roster.

You will ensure effective safety management systems and credible contractor oversight, reporting to the Corporate Health & Safety Manager – Construction & Operations.