HSE Advisor

About Us

Founded in 1989, Gardner Vaughan has evolved into an award-winning builder-developer with over 37 years of experience delivering multi-residential, mixed-use developments across South East Queensland. Managing every stage of a project’s lifecycle in-house, from development and design through to construction and sales, we are backed by a strong, strategic pipeline of future projects ranging between $50M and $120M.

At Gardner Vaughan, our philosophy is “We care how you live.” It guides our project delivery and how we treat our people – fostering an open-minded, high-performing culture where safety, collaboration, and individual growth come first.

The Opportunity

Due to continuous growth and an expanding pipeline across South East Queensland, we are growing our Health, Safety & Environment team and seeking an experienced, proactive HSE Advisor to join our site-based construction operations on the Gold Coast.

Working closely with our site leadership, project teams, subcontractors, and broader HSE team, you will champion our “Think Safe Live Well” philosophy. This is an operational, visible site-based role focused on fostering safety culture, driving legislative compliance, and maintaining standards across dynamic construction environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Leadership & Culture: Serve as a visible safety champion on-site, facilitating daily pre-starts, toolbox talks, and subcontractor engagement.

• Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular site walkthroughs, Safety Action Workflow (SAW) inspections, plant and equipment checks, and SWMS verifications.

• Inductions & Systems: Manage site inductions, registers, observations, and close-outs utilising HammerTech.

• Risk & Hazard Management: Oversee Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), SDS/MSDS registers, exclusion zones, and site traffic/signage plans.

• Incident Investigations: Coordinate thorough incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement actionable corrective controls.

• Integrated Delivery: Collaborate with Project and Site Managers to balance safety standards with program, quality, and cost milestones.

 What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Proven track record in a site-based HSE role within the Australian commercial/residential construction sector managing subcontractor workforces.

• Legislation Knowledge: Sound understanding of Queensland WHS legislation, Regulations, Codes of Practice, and construction risk controls.

• Software: Hands-on experience with modern safety management software (HammerTech preferred) and digital workflows.

• Mindset: A solutions-oriented, transparent approach that embraces our values—humble, honest, accountable, and driven by continuous improvement.

• Qualifications & Licences:
• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (or higher)
• Current White Card
• Current First Aid & CPR certification (Occupational First Aid highly regarded)
• Valid Driver’s Licence

What’s on Offer

At Gardner Vaughan, we believe exceptional work deserves exceptional rewards, underpinned by a highly competitive remuneration package and a Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP). Driven by our “We care how you live” ethos, our team enjoys access to our Rise Rewards program, comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives, and a supportive, high-performing culture that celebrates achievement and brings people together through regular social events.  

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your HSE career with a supportive, expanding builder-developer? Click Apply Now to submit your resume and cover letter.

For inquiries regarding this position, please contact obs@gvg.com.au

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advise of application outcome