We are looking for a confident, commercially minded National Systems & Controls Manager to lead the ongoing improvement of our business systems, controls, governance and assurance frameworks across the organisation.

This is a national role for someone who understands how complex engineering and construction businesses operate - but knows how to make systems, processes and controls practical, user-friendly and effective. You’ll bring strong corporate experience, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence outcomes across a fast-moving, project-based environment.

We’re looking for someone agile, smart and outcome-focused - a person who can move quickly, cut through complexity and help build systems that support operational excellence, risk management, compliance and better business performance.

The role

Reporting to the General Manager HSEQ, you will lead the development, governance and continuous improvement of Seymour Whyte’s business systems, controls and assurance frameworks. You’ll work closely with corporate and operational teams to improve how we manage systems, documentation, risk, audit, compliance, incident management, corrective actions and business improvement initiatives.

You’ll also lead a small team, providing clear direction, coaching and support while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key areas of focus will include:

• Leading the continuous improvement of business systems, processes and workflows across Seymour Whyte
• Driving the optimisation of document control systems, integrated management systems and digital solutions
• Strengthening governance frameworks, controls, assurance processes and compliance activities
• Supporting risk management, incident reporting, corrective actions and root cause analysis processes
• Leading internal audit and assurance programs, and supporting external audits
• Working with operational teams to improve project controls, reporting, compliance and delivery processes
• Translating business requirements into practical system and process improvements
• Leading change initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communication and user adoption

About you

You’ll be a confident and pragmatic systems leader with strong experience in a corporate environment, ideally within civil engineering, construction, infrastructure or another complex project delivery environment.

You’ll understand that good systems are only valuable if people can use them. You’ll be able to engage stakeholders at all levels, challenge thinking constructively and bring people with you through change.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or a related discipline
• Relevant certifications in auditing, quality, risk, project management and/or continuous improvement highly regarded
• Solid corporate experience managing business systems, governance, controls or integrated management systems
• Strong knowledge of systems, document control, information security and business process improvement
• Experience with risk, quality, safety, environmental, audit, compliance or assurance frameworks
• A practical, outcome-focused approach - with the ability to simplify complexity
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation and communication skills
• Confidence influencing senior leaders, operational teams, project teams and corporate functions
• Experience leading change, improving user adoption and supporting new ways of working
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and insights to support decisions
• People leadership experience, with the ability to coach, guide and develop a small team
• Experience in engineering project delivery, project controls or infrastructure environments will be highly regarded

Why Seymour Whyte?

At Seymour Whyte, we’re proud to deliver complex infrastructure projects that connect and support communities across Australia. We are also committed to improving the way we work - by building smarter systems, stronger controls and more consistent ways of operating nationally.

This is a great opportunity to step into a visible national role where you can make a genuine impact. You’ll have the chance to influence how our systems and controls support our people, our projects and our long-term business performance.

If you are agile, practical, confident and ready to help shape better ways of working across a leading civil infrastructure business, we’d love to hear from you.

Our benefits:

• Salary continuance insurance support
• Competitive remuneration with regular market reviews to ensure fair and equitable pay
• Generous bonus programs that recognise strong performance and business outcomes
• An employee share program, offering the opportunity to invest in the long‑term success of the business
• Workplace banking benefits and financial wellbeing support to help manage your finances with confidence
• Purchased leave options, allowing you to increase your annual leave when life demands greater flexibility
• Travel benefits through preferred suppliers, including accommodation and car hire savings
• Lifestyle, fitness and wellness offers that support a healthy balance inside and outside of work
• Health and wellbeing support, including confidential access to professional counselling services
• Leadership development programs designed to build capability at every career stage
• Employee recognition and awards programs that acknowledge individual and team contributions

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.

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. 

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

Reference code: 494937

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