Health & Safety Advisor

TasWater’s Capital Delivery Office (CDO) is seeking an experienced Senior Safety Advisor to play a key role in driving safety excellence across a major infrastructure and capital works program. About TasWater Capital Delivery Office The TasWater Capital Delivery Office (CDO) is an Alliance between TasWater, UGL, CPB and WSP, established to deliver an accelerated capital delivery program that improves services for communities across Tasmania. The core business of the TasWater Capital Delivery Office (CDO) is to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of quality capital works projects for TasWater that will meet the needs of TasWater’s business, their stakeholders and Tasmanian communities for years to come. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and this role is critical in supporting our people, contractors and partners to go home safe every day. The Opportunity This role will be based on the Selfs Point Sewer Transformation Project. Reporting to the Project Director, the Senior Safety Advisor will provide hands‑on advice and operational support to project teams, ensuring safety programs, systems and initiatives are effectively implemented and continuously improved. You will work closely with project management, site teams and key stakeholders to identify and manage HSE risks, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with legislative and organisational requirements. Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert safety advice and support across capital projects
• Implement, review and improve the HSEQ management system
• Monitor and interpret WH&S legislation and ensure compliance across projects
• Conduct audits, inspections and investigations, managing corrective actions
• Support safety in design, construction and contractor management activities
• Contribute to safety reporting, KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
• Liaise with regulators, partners and external stakeholders as required
• Support return‑to‑work and injury management processes
• Promote and embed a strong “One HSE” safety culture across the Alliance

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or related discipline)
• Significant experience in safety, health and environmental management within construction or infrastructure, preferably in a Tier 1 Contractor.
• Strong knowledge of WH&S, environmental and workers compensation legislation
• Experience developing and implementing safety management systems
• Sound working knowledge of ISO 45001 (and ideally ISO 9001 / 14001 / 31000)
• Incident investigation experience and audit capability
• Strong reporting, documentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Current C Class driver’s licence

Why join TasWater CDO?

• Be part of a high‑profile Alliance delivering critical infrastructure for Tasmania
• Opportunity to influence safety outcomes on complex, large‑scale projects
• Collaborative, values‑driven culture focused on getting it right
• Career development and growth within a forward‑thinking organisation

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a requirement for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen. Discipline Health Safety Security & Environment Advisor Primary Location Australia-TAS-Hobart Work Type Full-time