WHS Advisor

SEE Group; Orange City Council; Sur place; AUD 110 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Down-to-earth team

Career growth

Tailored development opportunities

Personalised rewards

Impactful projects

Résumé du poste

SEE Group in Orange, NSW seeks an experienced Work Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor to join our safety-first culture on a major infrastructure project. This contract-based role supports on-site safety, training and compliance across the site.

The position follows an 8 days on / 6 days off roster with FIFO, Local and DIDO options and accommodation available to assist wellbeing and work‑life balance on site.

Qualifications

• Background in WHS, Plant Operation, Civil Construction and Quarry processes.
• Tertiary qualification – Workplace Health and Safety, Quality Management or similar (required)
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate
• Certified drug collector and ICAM certified (desirable)
• Comprehensive knowledge of the applicable Federal and State legislation, Regulations and Codes of Practice.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple activities and leading teams.
• Strong communication, planning and negotiation skills.

Responsabilités

• Identifies and conducts WHS training, inductions, toolbox talks and pre-start safety briefings for staff and subcontractors.
• Develops training programs on WHS issues including hazard management, incident investigation and manual handling.
• Assist in maintaining accreditations (e.g., FSC, QMS, TMR) held by SEE Group and subsidiaries.
• Comply with SEE Group Integrated Management System policies and procedures.
• Provide specialist on-site health and safety guidance and investigate breaches and incidents.
• Conduct WHS audits and prepare audit reports; close findings and track actions.
• Keep informed of legislative developments and ensure compliance on site.
• Ensure safe operating conditions for plant, equipment and personnel.

Connaissances

WHSE background

Plant operation

Civil construction

Quarry processes

Communication skills

Planning and negotiation

Safety leadership

Formation

Workplace Health and Safety qualification (required)

Quality management qualification

Training and Assessment (desirable)

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

The SEE Way

SEE Group is a family-built company with over 35 years of experience in delivering excellence across civil construction, mining, and infrastructure. At SEE Group, we don’t just build projects—we build careers.

• Be part of a down-to-earth, supportive team that values diversity and inclusion
• Benefit from career growth and tailored development opportunities
• Enjoy personalised rewards and recognition for your hard work
• Work on impactful projects that shape communities
• Collaborate with passionate people who bring a "boots & all" attitude to everything they do

The Opportunity

At SEE Civil, safety is more than a requirement – it’s part of who we are. We foster a proactive, safety-first culture where everyone is empowered to speak up, look out for one another and take ownership of their safety and wellbeing. Through open communication, collaboration and continuous improvement, we’re committed to ensuring every team member goes home safely at the end of each day.

We have a great career opportunity available for an experienced Work Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor who aligns with our safety culture. This is a project-based role on an 8 days on / 6 days off roster based in Orange, NSW. FIFO, Local and DIDO applicants are encouraged to apply. Accommodation options available. In joining a certified 'Great Place to Work'® you will be part of a major infrastructure project for an international mining business.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and conducts formal WHS training, including site inductions, toolbox talks and pre-start safety briefings, for employees, visitors and subcontractors. Provide on-the-job training for staff and subcontractors in carrying out HSE activities to ensure the minimum expected standards.
• Responsible for the development of training programs on WHS issues including hazard management, accident investigation, manual handling and fire safety.
• Assist in maintaining accreditations required to be held by SEE Group Pty Ltd or its subsidiaries for works e.g. FSC, QMS and TMR.
• Comply with SEE Group Integrated Management System policies and procedures.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to staff on site in relation to general health and safety matters and work closely with them to identify concerns and mitigate risks. Record and assist in the investigation of breaches, incidents, accidents and dangerous occurrences.
• Conduct WHS audits, including the provision of audit reports to management determining trends and recommending actions, the review of audit/non audit action requests and the maintenance of audit documentation and records. Responsible for closing findings.
• Keep informed of all developments in legislative requirements, industry standards and best practices in construction and ensure that these are followed at all times with a high priority to workplace health and safety.
• Ensure that plant, equipment, staff and subcontractors operate within safe working conditions and ensure that all departmental operations meet the safety and legislative requirements.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Background in WHS, Plant Operation, Civil Construction and Quarry processes.
• Tertiary qualification – Workplace Health and Safety, Quality Management or similar (required)
• Tertiary qualification – Training and Assessment (desirable)
• Current Drivers Licence
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate
• Certified drug collector and ICAM certified (desirable)
• Comprehensive knowledge of the applicable Federal and State legislation, Regulations and Codes of Practice.
• Demonstrated experience working with regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple activities and maintaining focus on priorities.
• Highly effective communication, interpersonal, planning and negotiation skills, particularly as they relate to the delivery of quality customer service across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly effective planning, organising and problem-solving skills together with the ability to lead, motivate and influence others.
• Ability to investigate accidents and incidents and implement recommendation for preventative action.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare safety management plans and assist in the implementation of policies and procedures to achieve organisational objectives.
• Computer literacy, particularly experience working with Microsoft office suite.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Women and People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island heritage are strongly encouraged to apply.