CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group, we are proud to be constructing Australia’s future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients.

We hire for careers, not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery, across all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads and bridges, rail, tunnelling, defence, airports, buildings and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

What can our construction projects build for you?

CPB Contractors along with our industry partners has been selected as preferred proponent to deliver two major packages for the Cross River Rail Projects: the Tunnel, Stations and Development (TSD) package and the Rail, Integration and Systems (RIS) package. Cross River Rail is a new 10.2-kilometre rail line from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills, which includes 5.9 kilometres of tunnel under the Brisbane River and the CBD.

The RIS package is crucial to the overall delivery and success of Cross River Rail, and its integration with the Queensland Rail network.  RIS will be delivered by the UNITY Alliance which brings CPB Contractors, UGL, AECOM and Jacobs to deliver the full scope of works over the next two years. This includes:

• Rail civil and electrical works
• Brownfield rail surface works primarily to the north of the tunnel, including an upgrade of and a major augmentation of Mayne Yard
• Upgrade of seven suburban stations to the south
• Rail operational systems works
• Rail signalling works and communication, and integration and commission activities.
• New QR facility in the southern suburbs incorporating a stabling yard, driver change over crew room and a graffiti wash facility

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the relevant project Safety Manager, these vacancies will contribute to the achievement of the Safety and Health Objectives by ensuring that all staff and contractors comply with safety obligations. 

As a Safety Advisor, you will be accountable for:

• Assisting in the delivery of Toolbox Talks ensuring the quality of content & delivery for safety topics
• Assisting in report writing, investigations and providing coverage for onsite activities during busy periods
• Participating in weekly Safety Inspections and Task Observations with the project delivery team to provide advice, guidance and support in identification and rectification of issues
• Supporting the use of, including undertaking monitoring and auditing of the records management system for safety records
• Reviewing Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and facilitation of SWMS development workshops where necessary
• Reviewing Contractor Safety Management Plans and Systems to ensure conformance to requirements
• Assisting to compile data/evidence for monthly reporting
• Assisting in the development of S&H standards and processes to ensure the Project(s) complies with regulatory and governance requirements
• Conducting routine audits and reviews of the safety management system implementation on project including issuing non-conformances, areas of concern and associated action plans

Our minimum requirements for this role are:

• Experience in large construction projects ideal
• Cert IV Work Health and Safety
• ICAM Lead investigator (Desirable) / ICAM Basic Investigator (Desirable)
• Lead Auditor Safety (Desirable) / Auditing a WHS Management System (Desirable)
• Extensive understanding in the interpretation of WHS legislation, Codes of Practices and AS/NZS ISO
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully and autonomously within a fast-paced project environment and deliver on deadlines
• Must be available to work weekend and/or night shifts in accordance with requirements

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We’re always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.