Senior Safety Advisor

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At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland's energy industry to maintain a safe, reliable and cost-effective transmission network.

A career that matters and lasts

As the Senior Safety Advisor you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.

- Competitive Salary starting from $194,088 + 14.75% Super for a 10 day fortnight
- Support construction or operational teams across Queensland, ensuring safety compliance, developing systems, and conducting risk assessments.
- This role offers the opportunity to assess our effectiveness in managing critical risks, improve work design, and help remove operational constraints, ultimately make a tangible impact to safety at the frontline.

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

Ask us about:

- Flexible & hybrid working options
- Cultural leave for ceremonial or sorry business
- Other leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
- Free secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity:

As a Senior Safety Advisor, you’ll play a key role in shaping the safety outcomes of high-impact construction projects or operational work across Queensland. You will support teams across diverse locations while driving practical safety solutions on the ground. We are open to candidates based in Brisbane, Townsville, or Gladstone, who have the ability to travel for extended periods, including to remote and isolated locations.

- Develop construction-specific safety systems and frameworks to enhance project safety performance.
- Ensure compliance with ISO45001 standards and relevant safety legislation through expert risk assessments.
- Collaborate closely with field teams, project managers, and contractors to resolve complex safety challenges.
- Mentor stakeholders to foster a proactive safety culture throughout all phases of projects.
- Join one of multiple positions supporting either construction (Townsville, Gladstone, or Brisbane) or operations (Brisbane), with frequent travel across Queensland.

This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact on safety across some of Queensland’s most critical energy projects.

The people you/'ll join:

As a member of the Corporate Services Division within the Health & Safety (H&S) Group, you will join a dedicated team committed to fostering a strong safety culture across Powerlink. We have multiple opportunities located across Queensland—in Brisbane, Townsville, and Gladstone—supporting major construction projects and ongoing operations. Successful candidates will report directly to the Safety Lead, working collaboratively to provide expert safety guidance and drive continuous improvement in safety systems and practices statewide.

What you/'ll bring:

You’ll bring extensive knowledge and experience in safety management within construction or infrastructure projects, with strong skills in risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring. You’ll have a proven ability to develop and implement safety systems that ensure regulatory compliance and promote a proactive safety culture in complex operational environments. You’ll also be willing to attend various sites across Queensland and be prepared to travel a minimum of 6 days each month, including to remote and isolated locations.

- Degree-level qualification in Safety, Health, or a related discipline, or significant equivalent experience
- Formal investigation qualification or experience in contemporary event learning approaches (I,e, Learning Teams)
- Formal internal audit qualifications (e.g., ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO9001) and experience conducting formal HSE audits

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on 9th of October, 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

You are welcome here at Powerlink, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, we’re committed to building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.

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