Safety Inspector

NJS86 CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NJS86 CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD in Mulgrave NSW is seeking a qualified Safety Inspector/HSE Officer to oversee site safety across civil and building projects. You will perform regular inspections, review JSA and SWMS, and ensure compliance with NSW WHS laws.

The role requires at least 3 years post-qualification experience, a Diploma or Graduate Diploma in OH&S, and a track record of leading investigations, inductions, and safety improvements for heavy industry works.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (AQF Level 5 or higher).
• Minimum 3 years of full-time, post-qualification experience as a Safety Inspector or HSE Officer in civil/building or heavy industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of active sites to ensure WHS compliance.
• Inspect high-risk activities and review JSA and Safe Work Method Statements.
• Verify PPE, safety devices, and emergency equipment; test for hazards.
• Develop and monitor LOTO procedures for heavy equipment.
• Lead root-cause investigations using ICAM/COMET frameworks and report findings.

Skills

Inspections and audits

Incident investigations

WHS compliance

Leadership & training

Pre-start inductions & toolbox talks

Education

Diploma or Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (AQF Level 5+)

Job description

NJS86 CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD - Mulgrave NSW

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

• Conduct regular, detailed inspections of active building and civil construction sites, plant, machinery, scaffolding, edge protection, formwork, and electrical equipment to ensure strict adherence to WHS regulations and statutory codes.
• Inspect and verify high-risk construction activities, including working at heights, deep excavations, hot work, crane lifts, and heavy plant operations, while reviewing, auditing, and approving trade contractors’ Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Safe

Work Method Statements (SWMS) prior to site access.

• Inspect personal protective equipment (PPE), safety devices, and emergency response equipment (first aid, fire suppression gear), while conducting site testing to detect airborne silica dust, noise exposure, hazardous materials, and environmental risks during demolition and build phases.
• Develop, verify, and monitor site-specific plant isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for heavy equipment, cranes, and temporary power supply boards to ensure operational isolation compliance.
• Lead root-cause investigations into workplace incidents, injuries, near-misses, and dangerous occurrences using ICAM/COMET frameworks, formulating action tracking registers, corrective measures, and compliance reports for project directors and regulatory authorities.
• Conduct site WHS inductions, pre-start briefings, and toolbox talks for site employees and subcontractors, managing Designated

Work Groups (DWG) and Health and Safety Representative (HSR) consultation under applicable NSW WHS legislation.

• Advise management and site supervisors on statutory compliance strategies, safety registers, and ISO 45001/9001/14001 integrated management standards, while maintaining safety dashboards, tracking overdue corrective actions, and preparing ongoing compliance reporting.

Salary: $90,000 to $120,000 Position Qualifications & Requirements:

• Qualification: Diploma or Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent (AQF Level 5 or higher).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of full-time, post-qualification experience as a Safety Inspector or HSE Officer within civil, building construction, or heavy industrial sectors.