Senior Safety Advisor

Tier 1 Construction & Utilities contractor

Make a real impact and engage in meaningful work

Be rewarded & recognised for the ‘Good Work’ you do!

A rare opportunity to join a business that has been in operation for 90+ years and is focused on creating, connecting and caring for communities.

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples’ courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, the Australian Water Association, WaterAid, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.

Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.

Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You’ll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, and Black Dog Institute, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.

Do we offer a ‘competitive’ salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.

What’s on offer?

We are seeking a highly energetic Senior Safety Advisor with proven experience gained from large infrastructure projects/ programs of work to join our Fulton Hogan Utilities business in New South Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career within a vibrant delivery team that is proud to partner with our client to deliver world class utilities services for the customers and communities within which we operate.

In this role you'll be responsible for:

Provide health and safety advice, technical guidance and leadership in line with company systems and processes

Lead and support risk assessments for project activities in collaboration with internal teams and subcontractors

Act as the site custodian for the safety management system, ensuring effective implementation and compliance

Support project teams with HSE administration, including audits and inspections to ensure alignment with business, client and legislative requirements

Implement and maintain injury prevention and risk reduction strategies on nominated projects

Conduct incident investigations as required and facilitate the sharing of lessons learned to improve safety performance.

How you'll connect to the role:

Relevant Qualification in WHS

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in the construction industry. Exposure to water and wastewater infrastructure; mechanical and electrical infrastructure desirable, but not a must

ICAM lead Investigator (desirable) and Current First Aid certificate

Proven ability to engage, coach and foster relationships at all levels of an organisation

Quality / Safety Internal Auditor (desirable)

WHS and Injury Management experience & thorough understanding of WHS legislation

Adopting and driving Fulton Hogan’s Living Safely 2.0 Culture.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position.

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.