Senior Safety Leader – Multi‑Project Infrastructure

VINCI Construction; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance

Competitive remuneration

Bonus programs

Employee share program

Wellbeing support

Travel benefits

Leadership development

Recognition awards

Job summary

Seymour Whyte is seeking a Safety Manager to lead health and safety across major infrastructure projects in the Canberra region. You will partner with Project Managers and site teams to provide safety leadership, coach teams and drive a proactive culture to ensure people go home safe every day.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, lead investigations, analyse trends and influence regional safety strategy while supporting project mobilisation and risk management across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Extensive Health & Safety leadership experience in civil construction, infrastructure or a similar high-risk industry.
• Proven track record leading safety across complex, multi-project environments.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, ISO 45001 and contemporary safety management systems.
• Experience leading investigations, audits, risk management and assurance activities.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and coach at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with action orientation.
• Experience building relationships with clients, regulators and operational stakeholders.
• Passion for continuous improvement and creating a safety-first culture.
• ICAM, Auditor, White Card, First Aid and Driver's License certifications highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety performance across a portfolio of major infrastructure projects in Canberra region.
• Partner with Project Managers and site teams to provide expert safety leadership and practical support.
• Drive a proactive safety culture and champion best practice across all 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 across multiple projects.
• Oversee audits, inspections and assurance activities to ensure compliance.
• Support project mobilisation, risk management and safety systems implementation.
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders.

Skills

OH&S leadership

WHS knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Coaching & influence

Education

Tertiary qualification in OH&S

Job description

Seymour Whyte is seeking a Safety Manager to lead health and safety across major infrastructure projects in the Canberra region. You will partner with Project Managers and site teams to provide safety leadership, coach teams and drive a proactive culture to ensure people go home safe every day.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, lead investigations, analyse trends and influence regional safety strategy while supporting project mobilisation and risk management across the portfolio.