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.

The Project

With an exciting pipeline of projects on the horizon, CPB Contractors are recruiting experienced Safety Advisor for our defence project located in Townsville, QLD.

Army Aviation Program of Works | Defence

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the relevant project Senior SH Advisor, this role sits within the Health & Safety project team.  Working as part of the H&S team, you will contribute to the achievement of the Safety and Health objectives by ensuring that all staff and contractors comply with safety obligations. 

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the delivery of Toolbox Talks ensuring the quality of content & delivery for safety topics
• Participate 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

Minimum requirements for this role include the following:

• 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
• Inspection and report writing skills
• 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.