Senior Safety Advisor

Contract Length: 2 Years (Fixed Term)
Work Arrangement: Office‑based in Brisbane with site travel

Join one of our clients who are a major government‑aligned infrastructure organisation as they continue to elevate contractor safety performance across a complex civil delivery portfolio. We are seeking an experienced Senior Safety Advisor to support safety governance, assurance and improvement activities across large‑scale infrastructure projects.

Working within a specialist safety function, you will play a pivotal role in supporting contractor compliance, analysing safety performance data, and contributing to the ongoing uplift of safety systems, processes and standards.


Key Responsibilities

• Support internal contractor safety compliance programs, including reviewing safety plans, procedures, risk assessments and hazard identification, and developing recommendations for improvement.
• Investigate and analyse contractor incidents, identifying improvement opportunities and contributing to the enhancement of the safety management system.
• Prepare detailed reports and briefing materials on contractor safety performance and emerging trends.
• Contribute to the development, review and continuous improvement of contractor safety assurance content, including standards, procedures, guidance materials, tools and reporting frameworks.
• Analyse WHS performance data to identify trends and support effective communication of performance to stakeholders.
• Engage with project teams and contractors to support safe delivery outcomes and the consistent application of assurance practices.

About You

• Strong experience in safety advisory, HSEQ or contractor safety roles within civil construction, infrastructure or a similar high‑risk industry.
• Demonstrated capability in incident investigation and analysis.
• Ability to interpret and apply WHS legislation, governance frameworks and client‑side safety requirements.
• Skilled in reviewing contractor documentation, undertaking surveillance activities and monitoring performance during project delivery.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly.
• Strong problem‑solving capability, with the ability to evaluate risks, assess options and influence safe delivery outcomes.
• High attention to detail, strong organisation, and proven ability to manage competing priorities.

Mandatory:

• Current Queensland “C” Class driver’s licence (site travel required).

Desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety or a related discipline.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to shape and influence contractor safety outcomes across major infrastructure projects.
• Work within a collaborative safety unit committed to continuous improvement.
• Stable 2‑year engagement with strong client support and ongoing project pipeline.
• Brisbane‑based role with opportunities to visit operational project sites.

If you are an experienced safety professional with a passion for contractor assurance and improving industry safety outcomes, upload a cover letter (detailing suitable experience and attributes that meet the responsibilities and requirements of this role) and a resume (maximum 5 pages) through the Apply button to be considered.

Alternatively, reach out to Max Brown at Max.Brown@Chandlermacleod.com for submission or a confidential discussion about the role. 



At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.