Health Safety & Environment Advisor

Join a leading and rapidly growing civil contractor on a great project with competitive rates

About the role

Based at our office at the Cowal Gold Mine, you will report to the Project Manager and, at a corporate level, to the Health & Safety Manager.

You will be responsible for the ongoing implementation, auditing and continued improvement of our HS&E systems and processes, the monitoring of compliance, and for providing expert knowledge and advice working in close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

Duties

As a Health, Safety & Environment Advisor you will:

• Provide expert knowledge and advice and work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders on-site;
• Ensure site based inspections and task observations are completed;
• Ensure project personnel have the necessary competencies and complete the necessary documentation for the plant and equipment utilised on-site;
• Be responsible for having training and induction records on-site up-to-date;
• Support on-site incident investigations;
• Provide injury management/rehabilitation (suitable duties) services;
• Deliver workplace safety training such as inductions, awareness, and site work health and safety training;
• Complete monthly project statistics and reports;
• Participate in project toolbox and pre-start meetings;
• Provide coaching for HS&E performance improvement;
• Ensure compliance with relevant State and Commonwealth WHS and Environmental Legislation, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice;
• Identify HS&E risks and action plans are developed, implemented, and reviewed;
• Develop safe work and environmental practices to mitigate risk;
• Provide site HS&E subcontractor management.

About Us

CMC is a 100% Australian owned, privately run civil contractor. With a strong focus on people, culture, and services, we are proud of our 20-year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW. Our exceptional people deliver exceptional outcomes because they are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Join us and be part of our future success story.

About you

Ideally, you will have at least 3+ years’ experience of leading, investigating, developing, and implementing within mining and civil construction including roads, structures, rail and or water infrastructure and possess the following qualifications & skills;

• Minimum qualification of Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety;
• Qualifications in Auditing of Health, Safety, and Environment Systems;
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment;
• Trained in Alcohol and Drug Screening in the Workplace;
• Previously trained or qualified in Injury Management or Rehab & Return to Work;
• Knowledge of construction techniques & current experience in permit to work systems and high-risk work activities such as work at heights, confined space entry, and high-risk licensing activities;
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, Power-point and Outlook e-mail with experience in electronic reporting and document management;
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Both willing and able to travel and work away from home on various projects throughout Queensland and Northern NSW on varying rosters when required.
• TMR and/or RMS experience will be highly regarded.

Interested?

Please submit your application here now.

We respect your time and interest so you will receive a response, whether shortlisted or not.

Please note that unfortunately visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Therefore you will need to be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or have a current valid visa allowing you the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.

At CMC, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe it makes us stronger. We warmly welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities to apply and join us in building an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Strictly no agency emails or calls please – CV's and/or introductions will not be accepted or acknowledged for this role. Thank you for respecting our internal recruitment process. Our preferred suppliers will be contacted directly if necessary.