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  • Date posted

    September 25, 2026

  • Closing date

    October 25, 2026

  • Location

    Adelaide

  • Salary

    $115,000 - $140,000 /year

  • Career level

    Mid Level

  • Qualification

    Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health & Safety (WHS) & NV1 Security Clearance eligibility

  • Experience

    3 – 5 Years

Description

Official Employer Notice: All the key details, authentic position specifications, and direct application procedures are hosted on the official Laing O’Rourke careers portal. You can navigate directly to the verified listing on the employer website by clicking the Apply Now button.
AUKUS Defence Infrastructure Programme: This position supports Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) in delivering the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) project at Osborne, South Australia, delivered by Laing O’Rourke in joint venture with Amentum Australia. Australian citizenship and security clearance eligibility apply.

Position Quick Summary

  • Employer: Laing O’Rourke
  • Requisition ID: 495553
  • Primary Location: Osborne Naval Shipyard, Adelaide, SA 5017, Australia
  • Workplace Model: Site-based: Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY), Osborne SA
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Closing Date: Rolling Advertised Vacancy (Ongoing Advertising Cycle)
  • Remuneration Benchmark: AU$115,000 – AU$140,000 + Superannuation (Safety Advisor Benchmark)
  • Career Level: Mid Level

Role Overview & Project Scope

Laing O’Rourke is currently seeking applications for the position of Safety Advisor. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, Laing O’Rourke delivers some of Australia’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects across defence, rail, transport networks, health, water, and utilities.

This role forms an essential part of Laing O’Rourke’s major capital delivery capabilities, driving certainty of delivery, safety culture, and industry-leading standards.

Core Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

In this role at Laing O’Rourke, your key responsibilities and deliverables will include:

  • AnalyseHSE data and trends to identify performance improvements.
  • Monitorkey project HSE metrics and provide regular reporting.
  • Coachteams on HSE systems and contractual requirements.
  • ConductHSE inspections, audits, pre-starts and toolbox talks.
  • MonitorHSE and Rail Safety governance and drive remedial actions.

Selection Criteria & Candidate Profile

Laing O’Rourke evaluates applicants against demonstrated technical capabilities and experience aligned with this role:

  • ​Certificate IV OHS and or working towards Graduate Certificate, Diploma OHS, Certificate in Risk management.
  • Demonstrated experience in assisting supervision and management with HSE issue / action closeout within the workplace
  • Has been effective in managing site-based hazards and risks and able to plan and carry out safety inspections
  • Previous experience working in high-risk construction industry
  • Understands basic environmental risk management
  • Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

Key Competencies & Technical Proficiencies

Work Health & Safety (WHS) Defence Site Safety Surveillance Toolbox Talks & Pre-Starts Incident Reporting & Risk Assessment AUKUS Nuclear Civil Infrastructure Subcontractor Safety Compliance Safety in Design & Construction Zero Harm Culture

Benefits, Rewards & Flexibility

At Laing O’Rourke, you are supported to build a meaningful, rewarding career. Some of the benefits offered include:

  • In-house training programs and on-the-job skill development.
  • Industry-leading parental leave giving all employees access to six months paid parental leave at full pay.
  • Additional purchased leave options, and access to volunteering leave.
  • Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of retailers across Australia.

Application Instructions

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