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We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Safety Manager in Western Sydney to take the lead on safety compliance and champion a strong, proactive safety culture across major civil works shaping the region’s future. In this exciting role, you’ll drive risk management, oversee safety systems and audits, guide incident investigations, and mentor teams to achieve best-practice standards. You’ll play a key part in delivering safe, high-quality outcomes while influencing continuous improvement and making a real impact on projects that matter.

About Seymour Whyte:

We are a successful civil contracting business that 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.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want. 

About the Role:

• Ensure compliance with Seymour Whyte policies, client requirements, and relevant legislation, while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and innovations.
• Lead and promote a strong safety culture by mentoring site personnel, championing SWC safety initiatives, and supporting continuous improvement across projects.
• 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, incident investigations, 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.

About you:

• Industry experience, with a minimum of 10 years in civil construction or a related field
• Proven ability to lead safety teams or manage 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 rapport across all levels, including site crews, management, clients, and auditors.
• Technical competencies, including sound knowledge of safety legislation and principles, incident investigation, workplace training (Cert IV), and traffic and high-risk work certifications.
• Digital literacy, with intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using digital tools to support safety reporting, documentation, and training.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Current C-Class Driver’s Licence.

Company Benefits:

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas and some in hard to reach locations with limited or no public transport. Therefore, all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own reliable transport.

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.

Next steps:

• 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.

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494643

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