Strategic Safety Advisor – Defence Construction

1673 ACCIONA CONSTRUCTION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised health insurance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

ACCIONA CONSTRUCTION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD is seeking a Safety Advisor to drive occupational risk prevention on a Defence construction project at RAAF Base Tindal. You will implement risk controls across the site, monitor compliance with OH&S regulations, and lead incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.

You will translate corporate safety objectives into actionable on-site plans, collaborate with project teams and stakeholders, and contribute to a culture of safety

Qualifications

• Experience in occupational risk prevention on construction sites.
• Knowledge of OH&S regulations and standards.
• Ability to translate safety objectives into actionable site plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments across work areas and workstations.
• Update and adjust site-specific prevention plans.
• Monitor OH&S regulatory compliance across construction operations.
• Investigate accidents and identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Implement the corporate occupational risk prevention protocol on site.
• Translate corporate safety objectives into operational site plans.
• Collaborate with project and corporate teams on corrective actions from audits.

Skills

Risk assessment

OH&S compliance

Incident investigation

Prevention planning

Cross-team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

1673 ACCIONA CONSTRUCTION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD – Brisbane QLD

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Drive site safety and risk prevention on a strategic Defence construction project at RAAF Base Tindal.

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Drive site safety and risk prevention on a strategic Defence construction project at RAAF Base Tindal.

Job Description

Benefits

• Shape site safety on a strategically significant Defence project
• Build Defence sector experience on a base serving Australian and US air forces
• Subsidised health insurance and wellbeing support

Project Information
ACCIONA is delivering a new aircraft maintenance support facility at RAAF Base Tindal, near Katherine in the Northern Territory, under a contract awarded by NAVFAC Pacific. The facility will support United States Air Force squadron operations, with space for administration, training, briefing and equipment storage. It is the final award in a five-project military construction program at the base.

About the Opportunity
As Safety Advisor, you will implement and supervise occupational risk prevention measures across the Tindal project, adapting them to the needs of the site and work environment. You will assess risks at work areas and workstations, and update prevention plans to reflect construction and site operations. You will monitor compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, with a focus on construction and logistics activities, and help investigate incidents to identify root causes and drive corrective action.

Required Skills and Competencies

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Conduct risk assessments across work areas and workstations
• Update and adjust site-specific prevention plans
• Monitor OH&S regulatory compliance across construction operations
• Investigate accidents and identify root causes and corrective actions
• Implement the corporate occupational risk prevention protocol on site
• Translate corporate safety objectives into operational site plans
• Collaborate with project and corporate teams on corrective actions from audits

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

Apply now with your current resume to join the team delivering the Tindal project.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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