WHS Advisor

WHS Advisor

Core Talent is seeking a full-time WHS Advisor for an onsite role in Wollongong. The salary offered is AUD 130,000 - 150,000 per annum, plus Super.

This nationally recognised construction company is delivering a diverse portfolio of new build projects. This is a rare opportunity for a WHS professional from infrastructure, utilities, or other high-risk industries to transition into commercial construction.

About the Company This highly regarded construction business has built a strong reputation for delivering complex commercial projects across Australia. Their portfolio spans education, health, industrial, government, and commercial sectors, and they continue to secure major projects while maintaining long-standing relationships with blue-chip clients. The company is known for its collaborative culture and commitment to developing its people, offering strong leadership support, structured career progression, and a genuine focus on employee wellbeing.

About the Role – WHS Advisor Reporting into the Project Manager and working closely with site leadership, the WHS Advisor will play a key role in supporting the safe and successful delivery of a major commercial construction project. This position will involve driving safety performance on site, ensuring compliance with project requirements and legislative obligations, and actively engaging with subcontractors and project teams to promote a positive safety culture. This is a 12-15 month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of being made permanent.

Duties

• Support the implementation and ongoing management of project WHS plans and systems.
• Review project documentation to ensure compliance with legislative, client, and company requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor site activities and provide practical safety guidance to project teams and subcontractors.
• Assist with incident investigations, reporting, and corrective action management.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing workforce engagement initiatives.
• Support project leadership in maintaining compliance with WHS, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and project documentation using digital management systems.
• Contribute to project reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a WHS Advisor or similar role within construction, civil infrastructure, utilities, or other high-risk, project-based environments.
• Experience working on commercial, industrial, or major building projects is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation, risk management, and construction safety requirements.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent qualification.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and digital safety management platforms.

Culture This organisation has developed a reputation for putting its people first, with a strong focus on collaboration, professional development, and employee wellbeing. Safety is genuinely embedded within the business, with visible support from senior leadership and project teams alike. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing organisation where WHS is viewed as a key contributor to project success.

Benefits

• Supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and flexible workplace support.
• Opportunity to grow your career within a leading national contractor.

How to Apply Click APPLY or contact Isla Robson, Senior Consultant, on 04•• ••• 620 for a confidential discussion.