WHS Advisor

About Us

Skyline Hire is a crane hire, rigging and heavy lifting business based in Karratha, supporting clients across the Pilbara region of Western Australia. We provide practical, reliable and safety-focused lifting solutions across mining, construction, shutdown, maintenance and industrial works.

About the Role

Skyline Hire is seeking an experienced WHS Advisor to support safe, compliant and practical work practices across crane operations, rigging activities, yard operations, mobilisation and site-based works. This is a hands-on safety role suited to someone who understands high-risk work environments and can work closely with operators, riggers, supervisors, clients and management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical WHS support across crane, rigging, transport, yard and site operations
• Conduct site inspections, workplace audits, safety observations and compliance checks
• Assist with incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions and close-outs
• Review and maintain SWMS, JHAs, risk assessments, lift documentation and safety procedures
• Support mobilisation requirements for workers, plant, equipment and subcontractors
• Monitor compliance with company safety systems, client requirements and WHS legislation
• Assist with pre-starts, toolbox talks, safety meetings and worker consultation
• Maintain WHS records, registers, training records and compliance documentation
• Promote a positive, proactive and accountable safety culture across the business

Skills and Experience

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent experience
• Previous WHS experience in crane, construction, mining, shutdown, heavy industry or site-based operations
• Strong understanding of high-risk work activities
• Ability to review SWMS, risk assessments and safety documentation
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Current Australian driver's licence
• Ability to pass site medical, drug and alcohol screening and client mobilisation requirements

Desirable

• ICAM or incident investigation training
• Experience with crane, lifting or rigging operations
• First Aid qualification
• Working at Heights / Confined Space awareness
• Previous Pilbara or remote WA experience

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• Karratha / Pilbara-based operations
• FIFO arrangement available, with applicable allowances
• Exposure to mining, construction, shutdown, maintenance and industrial works
• Opportunity to join a practical, safety-focused crane hire business

To be successful in this role you must be self-motivated and be willing to put in the work needed to complete jobs in a timely manner. Attention to detail and highest quality workmanship are paramount.

As part of the selection process, applicants must be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical examination which includes functional, audiometric and drug and alcohol testing.

Skyline Hire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.