WHS Advisor

WHS Advisor OR Senior WHS Advisor

• $130,000 - $150,000 + Super + Vehicle, WHS Advisor, Liverpool
• Permanent, site-based WHS role supporting major underground infrastructure works
• Strong pipeline of work in Sydney, providing long-term opportunities

About the Company
A well-established civil infrastructure contractor delivering complex utility and infrastructure projects across Australia. With a strong pipeline of secured work and an excellent reputation within the industry, the business is recognised for delivering challenging civil projects safely while maintaining a practical, operational approach to health and safety.

About the Work Health & Safety Advisor Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, this is a permanent, site-based WHS Advisor position supporting the delivery of a major utilities infrastructure project in Western Sydney.
You will be the dedicated safety representative on site, working closely with project teams to provide day-to-day WHS support and ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with legislative and client requirements.
This is a highly operational role suited to someone who enjoys being out in the field, building strong relationships with supervisors and crews, identifying risks before they become issues, and driving positive safety outcomes through visible leadership.
The project involves complex underground construction activities including pipeline installation, trenching, excavation, shaft construction, tunnelling and other high-risk civil works.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and field safety interactions across active work fronts
• Monitor high-risk construction activities and ensure appropriate controls are implemented
• Review SWMS, permits and other high-risk work documentation
• Support supervisors and project teams with pre-starts, toolbox talks and daily safety engagement
• Identify hazards and work collaboratively with site teams to implement practical risk controls
• Lead incident investigations, corrective action management and safety reporting
• Maintain accurate site safety records, inspections and compliance documentation
• Promote positive safety behaviours through visible leadership and regular workforce engagement
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, client requirements and company management systems

Skills & Experience

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a site-based WHS Advisor role within civil construction or infrastructure
• Experience working on underground utilities, water, wastewater, pipeline or major infrastructure projects will be highly regarded
• Exposure to high-risk activities including excavation, confined spaces, lifting operations and underground construction
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence supervisors, subcontractors and frontline workers
• Comfortable working autonomously as the dedicated WHS resource on site
• White Card and current driver's licence
• First Aid qualification

Culture
Safety is embedded within the business and viewed as a key contributor to successful project delivery. The team takes a practical, collaborative approach, with strong support from experienced operational leaders who value visible leadership and proactive engagement over paperwork.

Benefits

• Permanent role with long-term job security
• Opportunity to work on a major underground infrastructure project
• Strong pipeline of future work across civil and utilities projects
• Site-based position with autonomy and excellent operational exposure

How to Apply
Click APPLY or contact Isla Robson, Senior Consultant, on 0421 443 620 for a confidential discussion.

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Consultant

isla.robson@coretalent.com.au

Reference number: BH-27583
Profession:HSEAll HSE

Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 29th Jul, 2026