Safety Advisor

Date: 19 May 2026

Location: Adelaide, SA, AU, 5000

Company: John Holland

The Project:

The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

 

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, will deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, forming a continuous 78 km, non-stop, traffic light-free motorway, and contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

 

The T2D Project involves constructing two separate tunnels – the Southern Tunnels and the Northern Tunnels connected by an open motorway, with a combined total distance of 10.5km, open to traffic in 2031.  The T2D project comprises the tunnels, surface works including road and bridge construction in addition to services buildings and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The T2D Alliance is committed to providing opportunities for local people, Aboriginal workers, apprentices, trainees and job seekers who are long-term unemployed and offers people an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project

The Role:

As a Safety Advisor, you will establish procedures and implement and monitor programs to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all personnel.
 
You will also support the Project Leadership Team in developing and delivering Health and Safety strategies and training to achieve the desired workplace outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • ­Provide support, coordination and advice of Health Safety practices, systems and procedures within a defined workplace.
  • ­Administer education and compliance programs for employees, contractors and visitors within a defined workplace.
  • ­Initiate and coordinate accredited training programs for occupational health and safety committee members and first aid officers
  • ­Conduct Health and Safety audits and inspections
  • ­Identify hazards and event prevention programs
  • ­Provide direction and support to the Project Leadership Team to develop and implement adequate Health and Safety training within a defined workplaces
  • ­Implement occupational health and safety procedures based on approved company policies in the areas of health, safety and fire prevention
  • Coordinate the investigation of causes on site and maintain documentation in accordance with Health and Safety procedures
  • ­To provide Health and Safety specialist advice and technical input to delivery, ensuring that legal and contractual obligations / risks are identified and communicated appropriately
  • ­Maintain records of all Health and Safety requirements at the workplace, in accordance with legislative company requirements and provide statistical summaries of these records
  • ­Conduct returns to work coordinator activities
  • ­Perform all duties in accordance with John Holland policies, processes, systems and procedures

About You:

  • Diploma Safety in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in safety advisor role or a related field
  • Experience in HSE management techniques and tools
  • Quantitative and qualitative risk assessment and monitoring of risk controls and actions involved in delivery and implementation of projects
  • Advanced skills in relevant computer software packages; use of basic functions of word processing, spreadsheet and email software
  • Ability to conduct and interpret audits and reviews

We Offer:

Your success is our success, and as an Alliance, we are committed to being an employer of choice in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued as crucial to our long-term success.

 

We are invested in your future with us and prioritise providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities to support your growth


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