Safety Manager

VINCI; Canberra; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance

Market reviews

Bonus program

Employee share plan

Financial wellbeing

Purchased leave

Travel benefits

Wellbeing programs

Counselling services

Leadership development

Recognition programs

Job summary

Seymour Whyte is seeking a Safety Manager to lead health and safety across a portfolio of major infrastructure projects in the Canberra region. Working alongside senior leaders, you'll help influence decisions, strengthen safety culture and support project teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for safely and sustainably.

You'll be a trusted partner to our Project Managers and site teams, providing expert advice, leadership and support across multiple projects throughout the Canberra region.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline.
• Extensive health and safety leadership experience in civil construction or high-risk environments.
• Proven track record leading safety across complex, multi-project settings.
• Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation and ISO 45001.
• Experience leading investigations, audits, risk management and assurance.
• Collaborative leadership with ability to influence and coach at all levels.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with actionable insights.
• Experience building relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders.
• A passion for continuous improvement and safety culture.
• Certifications such as ICAM, White Card, First Aid, Driver's Licence are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety performance across major infrastructure projects in the Canberra region.
• Partner with Project Managers, Operations Managers and site teams for safety leadership and coaching.
• Drive proactive safety culture and champion best practice across projects.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Analyse safety performance, trends and leading indicators to influence regional strategy.
• Mentor and develop project safety teams and provide guidance to safety and operations staff.
• Oversee audits, inspections and assurance activities for compliance with legislation and standards.
• Support project mobilisation, risk management and safety systems implementation.
• Build strong client, regulator and stakeholder relationships as a trusted safety adviser.

Skills

Safety leadership

WHS legislation

ISO 45001

Audits & investigations

Risk management

Stakeholder influence

Continuous improvement

Multi-project leadership

Collaborative leadership

Education

OH&S degree or related

Job description

Seymour Whyte is looking for a Safety Manager to lead health and safety across a portfolio of infrastructure projects in the Canberra region. Working alongside senior leaders, you'll help influence decisions, strengthen safety culture and support project teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for safely and sustainably.

You'll be a trusted partner to our Project Managers and site teams, providing expert advice, leadership and support across multiple projects throughout the Canberra region. From coaching project teams and leading investigations to driving safety strategy and continuous improvement initiatives, you'll play a hands‑on role in ensuring our people go home safe every day while helping deliver some of the region's most significant infrastructure projects.

Who is Seymour Whyte?

We are a successful civil contracting business that 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

• Lead health and safety performance across a portfolio of major infrastructure projects throughout the Canberra region
• Partner with Project Managers, Operations Managers and site teams to provide expert safety leadership, coaching and practical support
• Drive a proactive safety culture and champion best practice across all projects
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Analyse safety performance, trends and leading indicators to influence regional strategy and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor and develop project safety teams, providing guidance to both safety and operational personnel
• Oversee audits, inspections and assurance activities to ensure compliance with legislation, company standards and industry best practice
• Support project mobilisation, risk management and the implementation of project specific safety systems and strategies
• Build strong relationships with clients, project stakeholders and regulators, acting as a trusted adviser on all safety matters

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline
• Extensive Health & Safety leadership experience within civil construction, infrastructure or a comparable high‑risk industry
• A proven track record leading safety across complex, multi‑project environments
• Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation, ISO 45001 and contemporary safety management systems
• Experience leading investigations, audits, risk management and assurance activities
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence, coach and challenge at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into action
• Experience building positive relationships with clients, regulators and operational stakeholders
• A passion for continuous improvement and creating a culture where safety is genuinely valued
• ICAM, Auditor, White Card, First Aid and Driver's License certifications highly regarded

Seymour Whyte 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 servicesLeadership development programs designed to build capability at every career stage
• Employee recognition and awards programs that acknowledge individual and team contributions

Many of our projects are located in hard to access and regional areas where public transport options may be limited. As a result, applicants must hold a current Driver's Licence and have access to their own reliable 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.

Reference code: 494968

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