WHSEQ Advisor - Engineering & Projects

McMahon Services; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Company vehicle

Training & development

Job summary

McMahon Services is seeking an experienced WHSEQ Advisor to join our Adelaide-based Engineering & Projects team. This hands-on role supports project delivery, partnering with Project Managers, Engineers and Supervisors to drive safety performance and compliance across diverse works.

Reporting to the WHSEQ Manager, you’ll implement systems, conduct site inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations, and contribute to risk registers and WHSEQ plans on multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a WHSEQ role or equivalent
• Experience supporting construction, engineering, industrial or infrastructure projects
• Strong WHSEQ principles knowledge and delivery experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work autonomously across multiple project teams

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Safety Program and WHSEQ systems
• Conduct site inspections, audits, observations and risk assessments
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions
• Support development/ maintenance of Project Risk Registers and WHSEQ Plans
• Engage with project teams in meetings and onboarding activities
• Assist with SWMS, JSEAs and subcontractor onboarding
• Support compliance and continuous improvement objectives
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

WHSEQ experience

Stakeholder engagement

Audits & inspections

Incident investigations

Problem solving

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety

Construction Industry White Card

First Aid certification

Job description

McMahon Services is seeking an experienced WHSEQ Advisor to join our Engineering & Projects team based in Adelaide. This is a hands‑on operational role supporting project delivery teams across a diverse portfolio of works. The successful candidate will partner closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Supervisors to drive safety performance, support compliance and contribute to successful project outcomes.

About McMahon Services

McMahon Services is one of Australia's largest privately owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations, operating across Australia and New Zealand with over 1,300 employees.

Our Engineering & Projects team delivers complex infrastructure, industrial, water, defence, energy and resource sector projects throughout Australia. We pride ourselves on innovation, strong client relationships and delivering certainty for our customers.

About The Role

Reporting to the WHSEQ Manager, you will work closely with operational teams to implement and maintain McMahon Services' WHSEQ systems across multiple projects. We are seeking someone who is proactive, commercially aware, adaptable and able to think on their feet. This role requires a practical approach to problem solving and the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of a project team.

What You'll Do

• Support implementation of McMahon Services' Safety Program and WHSEQ systems
• Conduct site inspections, audits, safety observations and risk assessments
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions
• Support development and maintenance of Project Risk Registers and WHSEQ Plans
• Participate in project meetings and engage directly with project teams
• Assist with SWMS, JSEAs and subcontractor onboarding activities
• Support project teams in achieving compliance and continuous improvement objectives
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a WHSEQ role
• Experience supporting construction, engineering, industrial or infrastructure projects
• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
• Construction Industry White Card
• Current Driver's Licence and First Aid qualification
• Ability to travel to project locations including Mount Barker as required
• Strong understanding of WHSEQ principles and project delivery environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work autonomously while supporting multiple project teams

What Will Set You Apart

• Environmental degree
• Experience supporting projects valued up to and above $100M
• ICAM Investigation Training
• Audit qualifications
• Ability to think outside the box and provide practical WHSEQ solutions
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
• Experience within engineering, industrial, infrastructure, defence or resources sectors

Why Join McMahon Services?

• Competitive salary and employee benefits
• Company vehicle
• Long-term career development and training opportunities
• Exposure to diverse and technically challenging projects
• Strong commitment to safety, wellbeing and inclusion
• Supportive, family-oriented and values-driven culture

Ready to make an impact on major projects? Build your WHSEQ career with McMahon Services.

No recruitment agencies please

At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences