Project Safety Advisor

With over a century of heritage in Australia, BESIX Watpac is a builder deeply ingrained in the local construction landscape. We’re building what matters, with an exciting portfolio of projects across all sectors – from stadiums and venues to complex industrial facilities, hospitals and secure infrastructure, including defence. Our footprint spans Australia and New Zealand, where we continue to deliver projects that leave a lasting legacy in the communities they serve. Our people are the beating heart of what we do, and the passion they bring each day drives our success, to build the best together.

BESIX Watpac are looking for a Project Safety Advisor or Workplace Health Safety Environment (WHSE) Advisor to join our SA Construction team in delivering a range of major construction projects in Adelaide and the surrounding regions. Duties will include; 

• Undertake WHSE duties as directed by the WHSE Manager and Site Manager consistent with the requirements of the BESIX Watpac HSE Management Systems.
• Proactively drive company safety, environment and quality policies, practices and procedures in compliance with Management Plans and OH&S legislative requirements to provide a safe workplace at all times.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Project Safety Management Plan.
• Assist in the review of Safe Work Method Statements or equivalent provided by the subcontractors prior to commencement of work.
• Facilitate the dissemination of health safety environment information to all relevant personnel.

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience:

• Must hold a Cert IV in Work Health & Safety or Occupational Health & Safety.
• Other qualifications in Construction, OHS, Safety, Environment or a related discipline are beneficial. 
• Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business with a particularly strong internal customer focus.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proven high level of professionalism, maturity, candour, and confidentiality in daily work ethic.
• Ability to deliver small training sessions on subject expertise such as Safety Inductions, Critical Incident Management etc.

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Corporate discounts to gym memberships, meal subscriptions and more.
• Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best.  If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.