Health and Safety Advisor

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Health and Safety Advisor to help deliver one of Canberra's most exciting and high-profile mixed-use developments - the Brickworks precinct in Yarralumla.

DOMA is establishing a newly formed Construction Team to deliver one of Canberra’s most exciting and high-profile mixed-use developments – the Brickworks precinct in Yarralumla. This flagship project will set a new benchmark for quality, design, safety, and community integration within the ACT market.

The Health and Safety Advisor is a site-based role responsible for supporting the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) systems across the Brickworks Development Project.

The position plays a critical role in ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards, WHS legislation, and applicable Codes of Practice. The role requires a balanced approach between systems assurance, practical site engagement, and proactive safety leadership to support operational excellence across all stages of the project.

WHS Systems & Compliance

• Review, assess, and approve subcontractor WHS documentation prior to commencement of works, including Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Registers, Plant and equipment compliance documentation, inspection and test records, worker licenses, competencies and inductions

• Verify subcontractor compliance with project WHS Management Plans, site rules, legislative obligations, and principal contractor requirements

• Maintain and manage WHS records, registers, and compliance documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements

• Support compliance with OFSC Scheme requirements, audits, and reporting obligations

• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of site-based HSEQ systems and procedures

Safety, Compliance & Environment

• Enforce all WHS policies and procedures and promote a strong safety culture

• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and regular safety inspections

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, local authority conditions, and company standards

• Maintain accurate WHS documentation, including SWMS, permits, and incident reports

Site Safety Leadership & Monitoring

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance checks to identify hazards, risks, and non-conformances

• Implement and monitor corrective actions to ensure timely close-out of identified issues

• Monitor high-risk construction activities to ensure works are performed in accordance with approved SWMS and project controls

• Take a hands-on approach to safety leadership through active site presence and direct engagement with workers and subcontractors

• Intervene where unsafe acts, behaviours, or conditions are identified and support immediate risk mitigation

• Support incident notification, investigation, and reporting processes, ensuring findings and actions are effectively implemented

Mobile Plant & Equipment Management

• Verify that all plant and equipment brought to site is compliant, inspected, and fit for purpose

• Ensure operators hold the appropriate licences, competencies, and VOCs (Verification of Competency)

• Monitor traffic management arrangements, plant movements, and pedestrian interaction controls

• Maintain plant registers and associated compliance documentation

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or equivalent)

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a WHS/HSEQ role within the construction industry

• Demonstrated understanding of WHS legislation and Codes of Practice. SIMPEL experience (highly desirable)

• Experience managing subcontractor compliance and reviewing WHS documentation on active construction projects

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a team environment

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced construction environment

• First Aid qualification

• Trade background within construction or related industries

• Opportunity to work on a landmark flagship development within Canberra

• Join a newly established and growing construction team

• Contribute to shaping project culture, systems, and operational standards from the outset

• Long-term career development opportunities within an expanding business

• Be part of a project that will leave a lasting legacy within the Canberra community