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Join a landmark infrastructure project set to make a lasting impact on the community - the Youngs Crossing Road Upgrade. This major civil construction initiative will improve flood resilience, enhance traffic flow, and deliver safer, more efficient connections for thousands of road users each day.

We’re seeking an experienced and passionate Project Safety Manager to lead safety compliance and champion a strong, proactive safety culture on site.  You’ll drive risk management initiatives, oversee safety systems and audits, guide investigations and mentor teams to achieve best-practice outcomes.  You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering safe, high‑quality outcomes, keeping all site personnel safe while driving continuous improvement across the project.

It’s an exciting time to join Seymour Whyte, with significant future opportunities expected across the region. Joining now positions you at the forefront of upcoming major projects, offering long‑term career growth and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to infrastructure that truly matters.

About the role:

• Support project safety systems through the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety plans, procedures, audits, and external certifications.
• Provide timely safety advice to Project Managers and teams, including risk assessments, , and reporting, while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate return-to-work programs and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support safe, transparent, and compliant project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all Seymour Whyte policies, client requirements, and relevant legislation, while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and innovations

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Extensive industry experience, with a minimum of 10 years in civil construction or a related field.
• Proven experience leading safety teams and/or managing health and safety operations.
• Formal qualifications including a minimum Diploma in OHS, auditing credentials and relevant certifications such as ICAM, Return to Work Coordination, First Aid, and Emergency Response.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a team-first approach and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels, including site crews, management, clients and auditors.
• Strong technical capability, including sound knowledge of safety legislation and principles, incident investigation, workplace training (Cert IV), and traffic and high‑risk work certifications.
• High level of digital literacy, with intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and experience using digital tools to support safety reporting, documentation and training.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

About Seymour Whyte:

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

• Health & Wellbeing: discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Financial Wellbeing: competitive remuneration, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Career Development: training, mentoring and leadership development program.
• Generous Leave benefits: purchased leave program, paid parental leave, and birthday leave – have your birthday off on us!
• Enjoy shopping, fitness and wellbeing discounts through our Flare and WHEREFIT partnerships including discounted gym memberships and classes.

How to Apply:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Reference code: 494721

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.