HSE Advisor

We want additional HSE professionals like you join us in 2025.

About us

CMC is a 100% Australian owned, privately run civil contractor. With a strong focus on people, culture, and services, we are proud of our 20 year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW. Our exceptional people deliver exceptional outcomes because they are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Join us and be part of our future success story.

About the role

We have multiple projects in regional Qld and northern NSW - and more coming soon.

You will report to the Project Manager of whichever project you join and, at a corporate level, to the HSEQ Manager.

You will be responsible for the ongoing implementation, auditing, and continued improvement of our HS&E systems and processes, the monitoring of compliance, and for providing expert knowledge and advice working in close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Providing expert knowledge and advice and work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders on-site;
• Ensuring site-based inspections and task observations are completed;
• Checking project personnel have the necessary competencies and complete the necessary documentation for the plant and equipment utilised on-site;
• Responsibility for training and induction records on-site being up-to-date;
• Supporting on-site incident investigations;
• Providing injury management/rehabilitation (suitable duties) services;
• Delivering workplace safety training such as inductions, awareness, and site work health and safety training;
• Completing monthly project statistics and reports;
• Participating in project toolbox and pre-start meetings;
• Providing coaching for HS&E performance improvement;
• Ensuring compliance with relevant State and Commonwealth WHS and Environmental Legislation, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice;
• Identifying HS&E risks and ensuring action plans are developed, implemented, and reviewed;
• Developing safe work and environmental practices to mitigate risk;
• Providing site HS&E subcontractor management.

About you

Ideally, you will have at least 3+ years’ experience leading, investigating, developing, and implementing within Australian civil construction roads and structures projects , as well as the following qualifications & skills:

• Minimum qualification of Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety;
• Qualifications in Auditing of Health, Safety, and Environment Systems;
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment;
• Trained in Alcohol and Drug Screening in the Workplace;
• Previously trained or qualified in Injury Management or Rehab & Return to Work;
• Knowledge of construction techniques & current experience in permit-to-work systems and high-risk work activities such as work at heights, confined space entry, and high-risk licensing activities;
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook e-mail with experience in electronic reporting and document management;
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Both willing and able to travel and work away from home;
• TMR and/or RMS experience will be highly regarded.

Interested?

Great, let’s talk

Submit your application here now including a cover letter detailing what you are looking for in your next role and your availability.

We respect your time and interest so you will receive a response, whether shortlisted or not.

If you have any questions before applying for this opportunity, please reach out to our internal recruiter Amanda Datchens at amanda.datchens@cmc.net.au

Please note that unfortunately visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Therefore you will need to be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or have a current valid visa allowing you the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.

At CMC, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe it makes us stronger. We warmly welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities to apply and join us in building an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Strictly no agency emails or calls please – CV's and/or introductions will not be accepted or acknowledged for this role. Thank you for respecting our internal recruitment process. Our preferred suppliers will be contacted directly if necessary.