Senior Health and Safety Advisor
2 days ago
On behalf of Unitywater, McConnell Dowell is delivering a series of major new water and wastewater infrastructure projects to support the growing Aura and Harmony communities on the Sunshine Coast. This large-scale program includes pipelines, pump stations, and storage reservoirs that will directly benefit more than 70,000 future residents and return over $80 million to the local economy.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Safety Advisor
to join the project team and lead the health, safety and wellbeing strategy across construction.
Initially a 6-month contract
, long term opportunities may be available for high performers. This is a pivotal role ensuring best practice safety standards are embedded from planning through to delivery.
You'll oversee site-based safety performance across complex construction activities, including:
- Open-trench and trenchless pipelining techniques
- Large diameter water and wastewater pipelines (up to 12 km)
- Pump station and reservoir construction
- Engagement with local and First Nations businesses and employees
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safety leadership, coaching and mentoring to project teams and contractors.
- Drive compliance with legislation, company standards, and client expectations.
- Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
- Develop and implement project-specific health and safety management plans.
- Support the delivery of a positive safety culture, ensuring every worker goes home safe.
About You
- Proven experience in a Senior Safety role within large-scale civil, infrastructure or utilities projects.
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and contemporary safety practices.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders.
- A collaborative and proactive approach, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
The work you'll do will have a tangible positive impact on people's lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.
McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.
So, join us, be you, and help us create better together
. Apply now
We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.
This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.
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