Senior Safety Officer

Buildability Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Supportive management and strong team

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Buildability Group is seeking a Senior Safety Officer to lead safety on our Sydney construction projects. You will work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and operations to embed best practice WHS across delivery teams.

You will implement policies, perform risk assessments, and drive incident investigations to continually improve safety performance. Local experience and knowledge of industry regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in WHS roles within construction is required.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of WHS&E legislation and regulations.
• Minimum 2–3 years as a Safety Officer with reputable Tier 2/3 builder.
• LOCAL EXPERIENCE is a must.
• Knowledge of Hammertech or Procore is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and safety systems across projects.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments to identify hazards.
• Provide practical safety advice to site management and teams.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action processes.
• Review SWMS, JHAs and other safety documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with WHS standards and legislation.
• Deliver toolbox talks and site inductions, and provide ongoing safety training.

Skills

WHS experience

WHS&E legislation knowledge

Local NSW/Sydney experience

Site safety leadership

Incident investigations

Education

Certificate IV in WHS or equivalent

Tools

Hammertech

Procore

Job description

Senior Safety Officer
Construction | Sydney | Excellent Career Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Safety Officer to join a well-established construction business delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across Sydney.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive safety professional who is passionate about driving positive safety outcomes, supporting project teams and fostering a strong culture of Health, Safety and Wellbeing across construction sites.

Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and operational teams, you will play a key role in ensuring safety standards are maintained, risks are effectively managed and best practice WHS procedures are embedded throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and safety management systems across construction projects.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments to identify and address potential hazards.
• Provide practical safety advice and guidance to site management and project teams.
• Lead incident investigations, reporting and corrective action processes.
• Review Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), JHAs and other project safety documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and ensure adherence to relevant WHS legislation and standards.
• Deliver toolbox talks, site inductions and ongoing safety training.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in WHS or similar role within the construction industry.
• Cert IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent Tertiary Qualification
• Sound understanding of WHS&E Legislation and Regulations
• Must have a minimum 2-3yrs experience as a Safety Officer working for reputable Tier 2 or Tier 3 builder
• We will only consider candidates with LOCAL EXPERIENCE
• Previous knowledge using the Hammertech System or Procore System would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join an established and reputable construction business.
• Work across a diverse portfolio of construction projects.
• Supportive management team and strong company culture.
• Opportunity to influence and improve safety standards across projects.
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.