Seymour Whyte is proud to be delivering multiple complex civil infrastructure projects across the Canberra region. Our teams work on a diverse range of engineering projects offering genuine variety and long-term career opportunities. With a solid pipeline of work ahead, we’re seeking an experienced Safety / Senior Safety Advisor to join our operations in Canberra and strengthen our local teams.

Relocation support may be available for suitable candidates, and we encourage applications from interstate safety professionals looking to build a long‑term future in the Canberra region.

About the role

Reporting into the HSEQ team, you will be responsible for coordinating and mitigating health, safety and wellbeing risks across site operations. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Supervisors and site crews to ensure compliance with Seymour Whyte safety systems, legislative requirements and client specifications, while actively championing a positive, proactive safety culture.

This is a hands‑on, influential role suited to a safety professional who enjoys being visible on site, mentoring others and embedding best‑practice safety as “business as usual”.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert health, safety and wellbeing advice to site and project teams
• Prepare, implement and maintain project safety plans, systems and procedures
• Conduct site inspections, audits and reviews, providing practical feedback and recommendations
• Lead and support incident investigations, including corrective action development
• Mentor and coach site personnel to continuously improve safety performance
• Support injury management, rehabilitation and return‑to‑work processes
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of WHS legislation, industry standards and innovations
• Foster open, transparent and collaborative safety leadership across projects
• Share learnings and improvements across the broader Seymour Whyte business

About you

You’re a confident and respected safety professional with a strong construction or civil background and the ability to build trust across all levels of the workforce. You combine technical knowledge with a practical, people‑focused approach and take pride in being a visible safety leader on site.

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• 7+ years’ experience in a similar safety role within civil construction or a related industry
• A safety‑first mindset with a genuine passion for protecting others
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with crews, leaders, clients and auditors
• A minimum Diploma in OHS (degree desirable)
• Relevant certifications including First Aid, Workplace Rehabilitation/RTW, ICAM (or equivalent) and construction‑related safety tickets
• Sound working knowledge of plant operations and site‑based risks
• A current driver’s licence and confidence working across active construction environments

Seymour Whyte benefits:

• Generous bonus programs linked to individual and business performance
• Salary continuance insurance provided to eligible employees
• Generous parental leave supported by the Parental Support Toolkit
• Purchased leave (up to four weeks) for flexibility across life commitments
• Vehicle salary sacrifice and EV novated leasing options
• Corporate health insurance discounts and EAP mental health support
• Fitness & wellbeing discounts through WHEREFIT (gym, meal plans, fitness brands)
• Shopping and lifestyle discounts via Flare and CommBank Workplace Banking

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 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: 494839

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