Height Safety Observer / Trainee Technician

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Location: Mount Eliza, Mornington Peninsula & Bass Coast VIC

Work type: Full Time

Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026

Posted May 25, 2026

Be part of something bigger. Start a career where your focus saves lives.

Looking for more than just a job? At RISSafety, we offer a career in a growing, essential industry where what you do every day genuinely matters. We’re expanding our VIC team and are looking for Height Safety Observers / Trainee Technicians based in the Mt Eliza area to join us on-site and help keep our people—and our clients—safe

Why join us?

• Stable, growing company – Australia’s leader in height safety
• Competitive pay – $31–$35 per hour + consistent full-time work
• Career progression – pathway to qualified Technician roles
• Full training provided – we invest in your development
• Supportive team culture – safety-first, no egos, strong leadership
• Variety in your day – work across different sites and environments

About The Role

This is a critical safety role on-site. You’ll act as the second set of eyes, supporting our technicians and ensuring work is carried out safely at heights.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Maintaining constant visual or radio contact with technicians
• Identifying and communicating hazards in real time
• Setting up and managing exclusion zones
• Assisting in preventing incidents before they happen
• Supporting safe, efficient completion of height safety work

If you’re switched on, observant, and communicate well – you’ll thrive in this role.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills
• Reliable and team-focused attitude
• High attention to detail
• Safety-first mindset
• Current driver’s licence
• Willingness to travel for work

No prior experience in height safety? No problem—we’ll train you

Your future with us

This role is the entry point into a long-term career in height safety.

Many Of Our Observers Progress Into

• Height Safety Technicians
• Recertification Specialists
• Supervisory roles

If you want a career—not just a job—apply and start building your future with RISSafety.

Check us out at rissafety.com.au