Safety Advisor

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you. 

We’re working at the heart of Queensland's energy industry to maintain a safe, reliable and cost-effective transmission network. 

A career that matters and lasts

As a Senior Safety Advisor, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.  

• Fixed term (24-months) opportunity based in Gladstone, Queensland
• Be part of projects that power communities- helping embed safe outcomes across critical infrastructure in a hands-on, impactful role.
  
  

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Cultural leave for ceremonial or sorry business
• Other leave offerings
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Health & wellbeing programs

The opportunity:

As a Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure projects in Gladstone, Biloela and Rockhampton regions. Working across construction, operations and maintenance activities, you’ll provide practical, solutions-focused safety support that contributes to strong project outcomes and a high-performing Health & Safety culture.

In this role, you’ll partner closely with frontline teams and leaders to embed effective safety practices into day-to-day operations. You’ll provide advice on legislative compliance and risk management, support the application of systems and controls, and help ensure work is delivered safely and efficiently in complex environments.

You’ll have a strong field presence, working alongside teams to proactively identify hazards, support risk mitigation, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. This role will also see you involved in audit and assurance activities, supporting incident responses and event learning, and contributing to the ongoing development of safety systems and processes.

This is an opportunity to build your experience on large-scale, high-impact projects while working within a supportive team environment that values collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.

The people you'll join:

Reporting to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that partners closely with the business to deliver safe, sustainable outcomes across our projects.

The team is known for its strong safety culture, practical approach, and commitment to supporting one another. You’ll work with experienced professionals while building your own capability, contributing to team success, and developing strong relationships across project and operational teams.

What you'll bring:

• Degree level qualification in a field of safety studies coupled with experience or lesser qualification coupled with significant experience.
• Formal internal audit qualifications (e.g. ISO45001/IS014001/ISO9001) and experience in delivering formal HSE audits Certificate IV or above in the other field of environment or safety studies.

You’re a proactive and capable safety professional who enjoys working in dynamic environments and partnering closely with teams on the ground. You bring a practical approach to safety, with the ability to balance compliance requirements with operational needs.

You’ll have experience supporting construction, infrastructure, or operational environments, with a solid understanding of safety legislation, risk management, and safety systems. You’re confident providing advice, facilitating conversations, and supporting teams to identify and manage risk effectively.

Your ability to build relationships and influence others will be key, along with your strong communication skills and attention to detail. You’re comfortable working both autonomously and as part of a team, managing competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Sunday 3rd May 2026. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 

To request adjustments or ask for the position description, contact Kim at kim.pigg@powerlink.com.au.

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You are welcome here.

You are welcome here at Powerlink, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, we’re committed to building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

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Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.

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