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Health and Safety Advisor
Job description
2XM Recruit are currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Advisor for a leading Engineering and Rail Specialist business.
Role: Health and Safety Advisor
Location: Badgerys Creek
Job type: Permanent
Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 plus Super
With works spanning tunnels, viaducts, and at-grade construction, this is a hands-on role supporting diverse, high-risk activities for an exciting rail infrastructure project in Western Sydney.
Duties:
Experience needed:
Role: Health and Safety Advisor
Location: Badgerys Creek
Job type: Permanent
Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 plus Super
With works spanning tunnels, viaducts, and at-grade construction, this is a hands-on role supporting diverse, high-risk activities for an exciting rail infrastructure project in Western Sydney.
Duties:
- Assist construction teams with WHS compliance
- Conduct safety walks, inspections, and support incident investigations
- Ensure documentation (SWMS, permits, risk assessments) meets project standards
- Engage with supervisors and workers to promote proactive safety practices
- Monitor high-risk activities (e.g. working at heights, confined space, lifting operations) to ensure controls are implemented and effective
- Participate in toolbox talks, pre-starts, and safety briefings to reinforce site safety messages
- Support site teams with emergency preparedness and drills
- Maintain site safety registers and records, including inductions, training, and competency validations
- Assist in audits and compliance reviews as required by project or client standards
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of safety systems and site practices
Experience needed:
- Proven safety experience in construction or civil infrastructure environments (rail ideal)
- Background in high-risk works (e.g., tunnelling, rail, structures, utilities)
- Solid understanding of NSW WHS legislation and safety systems
- Excellent communication and influencing skills on site
- Must be eligible for RIW competency validation