Safety in Design (SiD) Business Partner

Safety in Design Advisor – Government Capital Projects
Adelaide, SA
6-month contract with possible extension
$565 daily rate | Immediate start available

We are currently partnering with a key government organisation to support their continued focus on safe and sustainable capital project delivery. We’re seeking a Safety in Design Advisor with a strong background in WHS, design processes, and stakeholder engagement to support a growing portfolio of work in the capital delivery space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a constructive and safety-driven culture within capital design and delivery teams.
• Provide advice and guidance on Safety in Design (SiD) principles and processes across all phases of the asset lifecycle.
• Support the Safety in Design Specialist in promoting safe design practices.
• Facilitate workshops, implement consultative safety processes, and assist with monitoring, audits and reporting.
• Ensure visibility of SiD practices across business groups and support consistent education and application.
• Partner with key stakeholders and provide clear communication across design, safety, and engineering teams.

What We're Looking For:

• Tertiary qualifications or extensive experience relevant to design, engineering, or WHS.
• Solid experience in capital project delivery or asset lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Safety in Design systems and WHS principles.
• Facilitation and internal training experience highly regarded.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with safety legislation, internal auditing, or risk management (desirable).

Other Details:

• Adelaide-based role with potential intra/interstate travel.
• Flexible hours may be required.
• Candidates must be willing to undergo required medicals, police checks, and immunisations as applicable.

If you’re passionate about embedding safety from the ground up and have the skills to influence large-scale projects, we’d love to hear from you.
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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.