Health & Safety Advisor for Defence Construction Project

About the role

ACCIONA is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to lead safety and risk prevention on a strategic Defence construction project at RAAF Base Tindal. You will implement occupational risk prevention measures, ensure compliance with OH&S regulations, and support a facility that serves Australian and US air forces.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments across work areas and workstations.
• Update and adjust site‑specific prevention plans as construction progresses.
• Monitor OH&S regulatory compliance across construction and logistics activities.
• Investigate accidents, identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Implement ACCIONA’s corporate occupational risk prevention protocol on site.
• Translate corporate safety objectives into operational site plans.
• Collaborate with project and corporate teams on corrective actions from audits.

Required profile

• Experience in occupational health and safety within construction or defence projects.
• Ability to assess risks, develop prevention plans and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Strong investigative skills to determine incident root causes.
• Effective communication and teamwork with project and corporate stakeholders.

What we offer

• Subsidised health insurance and wellbeing support.
• Opportunity to build Defence sector experience on a high‑visibility project.
• Dynamic, inclusive work environment recognised as a Top Employer in Australia.