Our client is a well-established residential builder delivering high-quality projects across NSW. With a strong pipeline of work and a reputation for delivering projects safely and efficiently, they are continuing to grow their presence in the Sydney market.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to join a site-based team on a Class 2 residential project in Manly. Reporting into project manager, you will play a key role in driving a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance across all site activities.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being on site, engaging with subcontractors, and influencing positive safety outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive day-to-day safety performance on site, ensuring all works are carried out in line with WHS legislation and company systems
• Conduct regular site walks, inspections, and audits, identifying hazards and implementing practical control measures
• Review and approve SWMS, JHAs, and other safety documentation, ensuring they are fit for purpose and followed on site
• Lead toolbox talks, pre-start meetings, and targeted safety briefings, keeping messaging relevant to current site activities
• Build strong working relationships with site supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors to influence safe behaviours
• Monitor high-risk activities including working at heights, crane lifts, excavations, and structural works
• Support and lead incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are closed out
• Maintain accurate safety records, reporting, and compliance documentation
• Assist in the continuous improvement of site safety systems and processes
• Be a visible presence on site, coaching and mentoring workers to lift overall safety standards

To Be Successful:

• Proven experience working as a Safety Advisor on construction projects, ideally within Class 2 / multi-residential builds
• Strong working knowledge of NSW WHS legislation and the ability to apply it practically on site
• Confident reviewing safety documentation (SWMS, risk assessments) and challenging where required
• Comfortable engaging with subcontractors and pushing back when standards aren’t met
• Able to build trust on site while still holding people accountable
• Experience working through structural, façade, and finishing stages of a build is highly regarded
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Apply Now or call Sophia on 0405 849 519 for a confidential discussion.