Senior Safety Advisor
Job no: (not provided) | Work type: Full Time | Permanent | Location: ACT | Categories: Health / Safety / Environment / Quality
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 are 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 will 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.
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 are 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.
Requirements
* 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.
* 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.
* Current driver's licence and confidence working across active construction environments.
Seymour Whyte benefits
* Generous bonus programmes 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.
Equal Opportunity
Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans.
Next steps
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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