Engineering Trades Australia is partnering with an established civil construction and heavy operations business to recruit an experienced Safety Advisor for a permanent position based in Logan.

Supporting operations across civil construction, plant and equipment, heavy haulage and associated projects, this is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with supervisors, tradespeople and operational teams.

The role Reporting to the HR & Safety Manager, you will provide practical safety advice across the head office and Brisbane project sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting site inspections, audits and safety observations
• Completing hazard identification and risk assessments
• Reviewing SWMS, JSAs and safety documentation
• Investigating incidents, injuries and near misses
• Identifying root causes and monitoring corrective actions
• Delivering inductions, toolbox talks and safety training
• Supporting internal and external compliance audits
• Maintaining accurate HSEQ records, registers and reports
• Supporting environmental and quality requirements
• Promoting a proactive Zero Harm safety culture

About you

You will be a confident and practical Safety Advisor who can build strong relationships with workers, supervisors and management.

To be considered, you will require:

• Minimum five years’ experience in a workplace safety role
• Civil construction experience strongly preferred
• Experience within a small-to-medium business environment
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent
• Current White Card
• Current unrestricted Queensland Driver Licence
• Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation
• Experience with inspections, audits and risk assessments
• Experience reviewing SWMS and JSAs
• Incident and near-miss investigation experience
• Confidence delivering inductions and toolbox talks
• Full Australian working rights

Experience across plant and equipment, heavy haulage, transport, earthworks or similar high-risk operations will be highly regarded.

What’s on offer

• Approximately $130,000 + super
• Company vehicle provided
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Logan-based head office
• Travel to project sites across Brisbane
• Direct access to operational leadership
• Varied civil, plant and heavy-haulage operations
• ASAP start available

If you are a hands-on Safety Advisor looking to join a growing business where you can make a visible impact, apply now or contact MILENA at Engineering Trades Australia for a confidential discussion.