Safety Officer

Foundation Recruitment

Darwin, NT

Health, Safety and Environment (Construction)

Full-time

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HSE Advisor

Are you a proactive and dedicated HSE Advisor looking for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in driving health, safety, and environmental outcomes across a diverse range of construction projects.

About the Role

In this position, you’ll be instrumental in the practical, day-to-day implementation of HSE systems on-site. Working closely with project teams, you’ll provide guidance, conduct inspections, and champion a strong safety culture at all levels. This is a role where you’ll have a real impact—helping to shape safe work practices and ensuring compliance with legislation and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Implement and Monitor: Support the roll-out and monitoring of HSE management systems across multiple projects.

On-Site Support: Partner with project managers, supervisors, and crews to provide practical HSE advice.

Inspections and Audits: Carry out site inspections, hazard identification, and audits to maintain compliance and drive improvement.

Incident Management: Assist with investigations, reporting, and corrective actions.

Training and Inductions: Deliver site inductions and contribute to HSE training programs.

Reporting: Maintain accurate safety records and provide input into HSE performance analysis.

Promote Safety Culture: Lead by example to build and maintain a strong, positive safety culture.

Compliance: Ensure alignment with WHS legislation, codes of practice, and policies.

What We’re Looking For

3–5+ years’ experience as an HSE Advisor within the construction industry (commercial, civil, industrial, government, or residential).

WHS/OHS qualification (Cert IV, Diploma, or higher).

Strong working knowledge of NT WHS legislation and Australian Standards.

Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to influence and engage site personnel.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and reporting skills.

Relevant certifications (First Aid, ICAM, White Card) are highly regarded.

Current Australian Driver’s License.

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If this sounds like your next role, call Jo Morrison on 0405867171 for a confidential discussion.