Safety Advisor
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Safety Advisor
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Job role insights
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
October 25, 2026
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Location
Adelaide
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Salary
$115,000 - $140,000 /year
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Career level
Mid Level
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Qualification
Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health & Safety (WHS) & NV1 Security Clearance eligibility
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Experience
3 – 5 Years
Description
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
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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