Safety Officer

Valeo Construction; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Valeo Construction Group is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Part-Time Safety Officer to join our OHS team at our South Melbourne headquarters, with regular site visits across Sunshine and project locations.

Working three days per week, you will help maintain and improve safety systems, assist with FSC audits, and benefit from mentorship and development opportunities in a supportive, safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a safety-focused role, ideally within construction or a related high-risk industry.
• Auditing experience is highly valued, especially FSC audits.
• Knowledge of federal safety accreditation requirements (OFSC/FSC) is desirable.
• Excellent administrative skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to site locations regularly.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and improvement of OHS management systems.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with legislation and company standards.
• Assist in preparing for and participating in FSC audits.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, registers, and incident records.
• Work closely with project and site teams to foster a proactive safety culture.
• Assist with incident investigations and follow-up actions.

Skills

Auditing

Detail-oriented

Communication

Travel-ready

Job description

Support safety excellence across our projects. Join a collaborative and driven team.

Valeo Construction Group is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Part-Time Safety Officer to join our growing OHS team. This role is based at our South Melbourne headquarters, with regular site visits across our project locations, starting with $30m project in location of Sunshine. Working three days per week, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving our safety systems, while receiving mentorship and development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of OHS management systems
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company standards
• Assist in preparing for and participating in Federal Safety Commission (FSC) audits
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date safety documentation, registers, and incident records
• Work closely with project and site teams to foster a proactive safety culture
• Assist with incident investigations and follow-up actions

About You

• Experience in a safety-focused role, ideally within construction or a related high-risk industry
• Auditing experience highly valued, especially in relation to FSC audits
• Sound knowledge of federal safety accreditation requirements (OFSC/FSC) is highly desirable
• Excellent administrative skills and a keen eye for detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to site locations regularly

What We Offer

• Office base in South Melbourne with site visitation required in Sunshine Project to start
• Hands-on mentorship and professional development
• Opportunity to work with a progressive and safety-focused construction group