Safety Advisor

Darwin, Northern Territory

We are a highly Supportive company.

Kapitol is an innovation-driven construction company based in Melbourne set to outpace and disrupt the industry. As one of Australia’s fastest-growing design and construct enterprises, we proudly combine a fresh approach with decades of expertise. The result is smarter, safer, more agile building solutions, a diverse portfolio including commercial, residential and education projects, and an award-winning workplace culture.

Our team is an Authentic group of professionals.

With a healthy pipeline of work, we are looking for an experienced and proactive Safety Advisor to join our team. The role will be part of the project management team and help embed a safety culture across our sites. You will focus on the coordination and administration of our safety processes and ensure compliance to our safety and client requirements. We are a fast-paced and growing company, looking for passionate people that thrive on success and take pride in the quality of their work. Creative, innovative thinkers with strong learning mindsets make up our existing team – and we set out to bring aboard the same.

You will embody an Inspirational approach to work.

What you will do:

• Develop and implement project-specific safety management plans that align with client requirements
• Facilitate High Risk workshops with the project management team
• Provide daily guidance and direction onsite to ensure safety issues are appropriately assessed and risks are mitigated
• Monitor compliance with the safety standards, systems and procedures
• Ensure both personnel and plant/equipment are appropriately inducted
• Assist the site team with prestart briefings, training and toolbox meetings
• Complete site inspections, reporting on the findings and following up on the implementation of corrective actions
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Management of incident reporting, investigations and recommendations
• Assist with injury management processes and implementing Return to Work plans
• Ensure all required documentation, including permits, are up to date in our Hammertech system
• Review of subcontractor safety documentation, ensuring compliance under statutory guidelines

What you will bring:

• A passion for the construction industry and creating safe workplaces
• 5 + years construction site-based experience in a safety focussed role
• Diploma or Cert IV in Occupational Health and Safety
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong interpersonal skills including consultation, facilitation and negotiation skills
• Well-developed time management and organisational skills
• Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation
• Hammertech experience (desirable)
• Driver’s license
• A strong team focus

We are Driven to offer you a great career and benefits.

• Awarded #1 Best Place to Work 2022
• Agile, fast-tracked career development pathways
• Industry-specific, leading training and development
• 5-day week; site managers enjoy our “10 in 14” program
• Flexible working arrangement options and hours
• Paid Parental Leave, financial and practical support
• Expanding selection health/wellbeing initiatives
• And there is so much more for us to discuss with you!

Kapitol is committed to providing an equitable, inclusive and diverse working environment.

Rarely does a new hire at Kapitol satisfy all our selection criteria; we would love to hear from those who feel they have potential to be great.

Find out more about Kapitol Group on our website (kapitolgroup.com.au) – and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for regular updates.

Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role.

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