The Perks Meaningful Work: Drive safety and environmental excellence on a landmark civil project Reward for Impact: Competitive salary, annual bonus, and long-term security with a respected Australian business Strong Safety Culture: Join a team that values accountability, collaboration, and improvement Growth Opportunity: Work with experienced leaders and grow your skills across major projects The Business This Australian business delivers large-scale infrastructure and land-use projects that balance progress with sustainability. Their work spans land transformation, materials reuse, and environmental enhancement, helping create spaces that serve both community and industry. Known for their long-term approach and people-first culture, they offer genuine opportunities to grow within a stable, values-driven team. The Gig Step into a key HSE Advisor role supporting safety and environmental performance across a large infrastructure project. Reporting to the Delivery Manager and collaborating with engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors, you’ll play a hands-on role ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance across multiple work fronts. From hazard identification and incident investigation to system improvements and cultural engagement, you’ll be central to driving a proactive safety culture on site, protecting people, reducing risk, and strengthening sustainable practices. You will be trusted with: Conducting daily and weekly site inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance Supporting and refining the HSE Management System, processes, and documentation Undertaking and reviewing task-based risk assessments and high-risk work permits Investigating incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts, and driving corrective actions Leading daily pre-starts, toolbox talks, site inductions, and safety briefings Assisting in the development and implementation of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) Promoting awareness of environmental controls, erosion, dust suppression, and site cleanliness Developing and communicating Emergency Response Plans and First Aid readiness Monitoring subcontractor compliance and assisting with site audits Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to raise safety culture and performance Preparing safety reports and trend analysis for project management Acting as a point of contact for on-site health, safety, and environmental queries What’s In Your Toolbox? Minimum 3 years’ experience in an HSE role within the civil or construction industry Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or higher) Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, and incident reporting Experience managing or contributing to HSE systems on active civil construction sites Confident communicator who engages teams and builds a strong safety culture White Card and current Driver’s License You’re the kind of person who thrives on site, confident, calm, and always thinking two steps ahead . You take ownership of safety, lead by example, and know how to connect with crews to get the best results. Your communication skills and practical know-how make you a key part of every project’s success. Ready to throw your hard hat in the ring? Dig the gig you're in - Apply today or get in touch with us for a confidential discussion. digthegig@thecivilpeople.com.au For all things Civil, follow us on LinkedIn to join our Infrastructure Community.
