Safety Coordinator

Seymour Whyte; Australia; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Work life balance

Financial wellbeing

Career development

Job summary

Seymour Whyte is a successful civil contracting business operating in Australia for over 35 years. As a progressive civil engineering firm, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better, building the future we want.

We are seeking a Safety Coordinator to support the implementation and maintenance of site safety systems, conduct routine site inspections, document findings and help drive corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety.
• 3+ years’ experience in similar role within civil or construction industry.
• Strong communication skills with confidence engaging site personnel.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with safety reporting systems and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of site safety systems and documentation.
• Assist with routine site inspections, audits and PPE checks.
• Record findings and help track corrective actions to completion.
• Help investigate incidents and near misses, including preparing reports.
• Maintain safety registers, training records and compliance documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Safety reporting systems

Driver's Licence

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety

Job description

• 494998
• VIC, Australia
• Full Time Permanent
• Closing on: 17 Oct 2026

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.

About The Role

• Supporting the implementation and maintenance of site safety systems and documentation
• Assisting with routine site inspections, audits and PPE checks
• Recording findings and helping track corrective actions to completion
• Helping investigate incidents and near misses, including preparing reports
• Maintaining safety registers, training records and compliance documentation

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety
• 3+ years’ experience in similar role within civil or construction industry
• Strong communication skills with confidence engaging site personnel
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with safety reporting systems and a willingness to learn
• Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport

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

• 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, 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.

• 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: 494998

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role;