Senior Safety Leader - Major Infrastructure & JV Projects

Pathway Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Tolls provided

Endless career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

VINCI Construction Grands Projects is seeking a Senior Safety Advisor to champion world-class health, safety and risk management on the Quakers Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade project in Sydney. You will lead on-site safety culture, refine the Project Safety Management System, and coach delivery teams to zero accidents.

Reporting to the Health & Safety Lead, you will oversee risk assessments, SWMS reviews and regulatory compliance, while engaging subcontractors and stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in WHS, Engineering, Construction Management, or aligned field.
• Minimum 5 years of construction H&S on major infrastructure or civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, codes of practice and industry standards.
• Experience in JV environments and brownfield utility sites is highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and leadership to coach site teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible on-site leadership, mentoring site engineers, supervisors and subcontractors to cultivate a proactive safety culture.
• Facilitate risk assessments, lead SWMS reviews, participate in pre-starts, and ensure controls for high-risk operations.
• Support continuous improvement of the Safety Management System; conduct inspections, audits, and observations for compliance.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations, identify root causes and ensure timely close-out of corrective actions.
• Engage subcontractors and stakeholders to deliver inductions and toolbox talks and maintain client/regulatory relationships.
• Track safety metrics and provide practical advice to project leadership to mitigate risks.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or Diploma in WHS / related field

Job description

VINCI Construction Grands Projects is seeking a Senior Safety Advisor to champion world-class health, safety and risk management on the Quakers Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade project in Sydney. You will lead on-site safety culture, refine the Project Safety Management System, and coach delivery teams to zero accidents.

Reporting to the Health & Safety Lead, you will oversee risk assessments, SWMS reviews and regulatory compliance, while engaging subcontractors and stakeholders to