Safety Advisor

Safety Advisor

Location: Sydney, NSW
Transport Infrastructure

IBG is recruiting a Safety Advisor for a major transport infrastructure client supporting the operation and maintenance of critical road assets across Sydney.

The role works closely with frontline teams, supervisors, managers and contractors to support HSEQ performance across a live TfNSW road environment, providing specialist HSEQ advice on the development, implementation, measurement and reporting of compliance with HSEQ Management Systems.

Key Accountabilities

- Support the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of HSE policies, management plans and associated procedures
- Actively implement HSE initiatives
- Conduct routine HSE audits and inspections
- Complete incident and injury investigations as required
- Monitor and ensure legislative and contractual compliance in relation to health, safety and environmental requirements and workplace practices
- Ensure HSE risks related to operation and maintenance activities †whether carried out by employees or contractors †are properly managed
- Coach and train employees as required
- Maintain the highest standard of safety for all stakeholders at all times
- Monitor and review contractor safety procedures
- Provide specialist HSEQ guidance to line managers, HSE representatives and employees
- Promote use of Job Pre-Start Checks / SWMS tools through inductions, field visits and reviews
- Oversee HSEQ incident investigation to meet internal and regulatory timeframes

About You

- Tertiary qualification in OH&S, plus relevant industry experience
- Current driver's licence
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role
- Experience in road asset maintenance, road infrastructure, civil works or a comparable live operational environment
- Proven experience engaging with frontline staff, supervisors, managers, clients and regulatory authorities
- Strong practical understanding of HSEQ systems, audits, incident investigations, SWMS and contractor safety
- Ability to provide practical safety solutions and influence teams at both site and management level