Be part of a new role shaping industry-leading psychosocial support Lead wellbeing on a high-profile project with 80-90 people on site Agile, fast-tracked career development pathways We are a highly Supportive company. Kapitol is an innovation-driven construction company based in Melbourne set to outpace and disrupt the industry. As one of Australia’s fastest-growing design and construct enterprises, we proudly combine a fresh approach with decades of expertise. The result is smarter, safer, more agile building solutions, a diverse portfolio including commercial, residential and education projects, and an award-winning workplace culture. Our team is an Authentic group of professionals. With a strong pipeline of projects and a growing focus on culture, safety and care, we are looking for a Project Wellbeing Advisor to join our team. In this newly created role, you will design and deliver wellbeing initiatives that support our people on-site and strengthen resilience across our workforce of the M3 Project - a dynamic, fast-paced environment with around 80-90 people on site. Working closely with project leaders, HSE and P&C, you will play a key role in embedding psychosocial safety and whole-person wellbeing into daily operations. We are a fast-paced and growing company, looking for passionate people who thrive on making a difference and take pride in the quality of their work. Our team values creativity, innovation, and a commitment to continuous learning, and we set out to bring aboard the same. You will embody an Inspirational approach to work. What you will do: Lead design and delivery of whole-of-person wellbeing programs (mental health awareness, resilience, fatigue, nutrition, financial wellbeing, exercise) Identify psychosocial hazards and integrate them into project risk systems (SWMS, JSAs), monitor indicators like absenteeism or safety behaviours Triage early case support, coordinate with EAP/clinical providers, and co-design return-to-work / reduced-hours plans Respond to critical incidents and conduct post-incident wellbeing checks for impacted individuals or teams Run site-based wellbeing events, peer networks, “lunch & learns,” and awareness campaigns Train supervisors and site leads in psychological first aid and recognise early warning signs Maintain confidential records, produce monthly wellbeing metrics and reports for project leadership Extend support to subcontractors and supply chain where possible Collaborate closely with HSE/EHS to ensure psychosocial risk is integrated into safety investigations and hazard registers What you’ll bring: Tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, allied health, occupational health or equivalent; or a strong background in construction/industrial wellbeing Experience operating wellbeing programs or psychosocial risk frameworks in high-risk or fast-paced environments Skilled in confidential case management, referrals, stakeholder engagement (clinicians, unions, HR, site leadership) High emotional intelligence, ability to maintain discretion and treat sensitive information with care Accreditation in mental health first aid, counselling, or psychosocial assessment is a plus Self-driven, adaptable, and able to thrive in project settings where the environment is dynamic We are Driven to offer you a great career and benefits. 5-day week; flexible working arrangement options and hours Industry-specific, leading training and development Agile, fast-tracked career development pathways Paid Parental Leave, financial and practical support Expanding selection health/wellbeing initiatives We look forward to discussing how you can grow with us! Kapitol is committed to providing an equitable, inclusive and diverse working environment. Find out more about Kapitol on our website (kapitol.com) – and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for regular updates. Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role. Video
