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Senior Safety Advisor

East Perth, Western AustraliaFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-10-11
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead safety outcomes on major resource and decarbonisation projects by acting as a trusted partner to project leaders, contractors, and frontline teams to create safer workplaces through leadership, coaching, and practical risk management.

Role type

Senior Safety Advisor (Resources Sector)

Builds

Safer workplaces and improved safety performance across large-scale infrastructure and operational improvement projects in the resources sector.

Domain

Resources (Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas)

Required skills

Contractor management, Risk management, Safety management systems (ISO 45001/AS4801), Incident investigation (ICAM), WHS legislation knowledge, Workplace inspections and audits, Safety training delivery, Stakeholder engagement, Coaching and mentoring

Preferred skills

Internal auditing qualifications, Major hazard management program experience, Leadership/training qualifications (Cert IV TAE), Mentoring safety professionals experience, Tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety

Technologies

Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Provide expert safety advice and support across project and operational teams; Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and leadership; Support contractor management activities and verify compliance with safety requirements; Facilitate risk assessments, hazard identification, and incident investigations; Monitor and improve safety management systems and associated processes; Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and assurance activities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC