Senior Safety Advisor

Holcim; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Safety Advisor, leading safety initiatives and promoting a culture of health and safety. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence safety practices within a dynamic team dedicated to sustainable building solutions. You will work closely with site leaders, ensuring compliance with safety legislation while fostering an inclusive and high-performance environment. Your expertise will contribute to the company's commitment to innovation and safety, making a tangible impact on the well-being of employees and the community.

Qualifications

• Diploma of WHS or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in safety leadership in high-risk environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to implement safety initiatives.
• Monitor and report on risk assessments and audits.
• Advise managers to enhance safety knowledge.

Skills

Leadership in Safety Initiatives

Knowledge of OH&S Legislation

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Behavioural Safety Knowledge

Education

Diploma of WHS

Job description

Senior Safety Advisor

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Position Overview: A superb opportunity within the world's leading sustainable building materials company. The role offers a competitive remuneration package, including a TOT vehicle, supporting the business to deliver exceptional results. Located in Ipswich with some flexibility to be based at Rockhampton or Townsville QLD.

About Holcim:

Holcim is a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure, and improved living standards worldwide. With sustainability at our core, we aim to become a net-zero company, focusing on circular construction and recycling. Our 70,000 employees passionately build progress for people and the planet across four segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates, and Solutions & Products.

Humes, a key Holcim business, has a 100-year history in engineering precast and prestressed concrete solutions, with a diverse and competitive product range tailored to client needs.

Holcim Culture:

Holcim people are passionate about innovation, improvement, and building better solutions. We foster a pioneering spirit, trust, and collaboration to serve our customers, communities, and colleagues.

Role Responsibilities:

• Report to the National Safety Manager, providing leadership, coaching, and support to implement safety initiatives at operational levels.
• Model and facilitate a safety leadership style that emphasizes health and safety priorities.
• Offer consultancy and support to managers and supervisors on safety and health matters.
• Contribute to developing safety capabilities in line management, promoting visible felt leadership, and ensuring safety systems are effectively understood and implemented.
• Maintain knowledge of safety legislation, trends, and new initiatives affecting the business.
• Monitor and report on risk assessments, investigations, audits, and corrective actions.
• Advise and develop managers and supervisors to enhance their safety knowledge and capabilities.
• Participate in internal audits across Australian sites annually.
• Support incident investigations and hazard reviews with line management.

Candidate Requirements:

• Diploma of WHS or equivalent experience, with willingness to obtain relevant qualifications.
• Experience in a safety leadership role within high-risk environments (preferred but not essential).
• Knowledge of behavioural safety and Critical Risk Management programs.
• Current understanding of OH&S legislation and practices.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills, with effective communication at all levels.
• Willingness to travel regularly to Rockhampton and Townsville to coach site leaders.

Why Join Holcim?

Holcim offers an inclusive, high-performance environment supporting diversity, innovation, and long-term career growth. We value human rights, non-discrimination, and a safe workplace where everyone can be authentic. Join us to advance your career in a dynamic, supportive team.

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights with no restrictions. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Holcim does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies.