Senior Safety Manager - Defence & Nuclear Infra

Laing O'Rourke group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training programs and on-the-

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Safety Manager to join the AUKUS team in Osborne, SA, delivering safety assurance across the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard program. You will lead hazard identification, risk assessments and audits on complex defence infrastructure projects.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in safety management, a Graduate Certificate or Diploma in OHS, and eligibility for an NV1-level clearance. Australian citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in safety management.
• Graduate Certificate or Diploma in OHS.
• Working towards a certificate in risk management.
• Australian citizenship with NV1 clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture through Inclusion + Wellbeing principles.
• Provide specialist Safety Assurance expertise across complex projects.
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessments and HAZID activities.
• Develop Safety Assurance Plans, Statements and Reports.
• Review assurance evidence against safety and compliance requirements.
• Lead audits, safety reviews and investigations to drive improvement.

Skills

10+ years experience

Safety governance

Audit & investigations

Education

Graduate Certificate OHS

Diploma OHS

Working towards risk management certificate

Job description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Safety Manager to join the AUKUS team in Osborne, SA, delivering safety assurance across the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard program. You will lead hazard identification, risk assessments and audits on complex defence infrastructure projects.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in safety management, a Graduate Certificate or Diploma in OHS, and eligibility for an NV1-level clearance. Australian citizenship is mandatory.