WHS Advisor

Ventia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VenPerks benefits

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport access

Discounts on private healthcare

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a seasoned SHEQ Lead to oversee Safety, Health, Environment and Quality programs across our Sydney Roads and Asset Performance projects. You will drive governance, ensure compliance, and act as the bridge between the Sector SHEQ Manager and delivery teams to elevate safety performance.

Based in Sydney with a mix of site, office and flexible work options, you will support civil maintenance and ITS projects in the Parklands zone, provide insights for project success, lead

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or equivalent) required.
• ICAM Lead Investigator certification essential with Lead Auditor experience.
• Trainer and Assessor accreditation highly regarded.
• Proven experience in construction, infrastructure or similar high-risk environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of site Health & Safety objectives aligned with the broader SHEQ strategy.
• Maintain and continuously improve SHEQ systems, processes, and performance.
• Develop and deliver key programs and management plans, including emergency response and business continuity.
• Provide expert guidance and communicate legislative and regulatory updates effectively.
• Ensure alignment with client requirements and secure timely compliance approvals.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and critical control verifications to ensure compliance.
• Lead incident investigations, identifying root causes and embedding lessons learned.
• Support contractor management processes, including onboarding and site inductions.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends and improve project outcomes.
• Coordinate injury management and return-to-work programs.
• Foster a proactive safety culture through stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Deliver training, mentoring, and coaching to operational and project teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Trend analysis

Risk management

Commercial awareness

Incident causation

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

ICAM Lead Investigator certification

Lead Auditor experience

Trainer and Assessor accreditation

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Sydney Roads and Asset Performance portfolio and play a key role alongside project leaders in delivering safer, smarter project outcomes.

You’ll lead the implementation and governance of SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) programs across projects, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with business and client expectations. Acting as the link between the Sector SHEQ Manager and delivery teams, you’ll drive performance while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Supporting our civil maintenance and ITS projects across the Parklands zone, you’ll provide valuable insights that influence both project success and broader sector performance.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary + vehicle package
• Onsite parking at our Arndell Park office (primary base)
• Clear career pathways with a strong focus on internal promotion and long-term development
• Flexible work arrangements, including a mix of office, site, and work-from-home options (post-probation)
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects for Transport for NSW
• A supportive and high-performing team that values innovation and continuous improvement
• VenPerks benefits, including paid parental leave, Fitness Passport access, and discounts on private healthcare, travel, retail, and more

Key Accountabilities

• Drive the implementation of site Health & Safety objectives aligned with the broader SHEQ strategy
• Maintain and continuously improve SHEQ systems, processes, and performance
• Develop and deliver key programs and management plans, including emergency response and business continuity
• Provide expert guidance and communicate legislative and regulatory updates effectively
• Ensure alignment with client requirements and secure timely compliance approvals
• Conduct inspections, audits, and critical control verifications to ensure compliance
• Lead incident investigations, identifying root causes and embedding lessons learned
• Support contractor management processes, including onboarding and site inductions
• Analyse performance data to identify trends and improve project outcomes
• Coordinate injury management and return-to-work programs
• Foster a proactive safety culture through stakeholder engagement and collaboration
• Deliver training, mentoring, and coaching to operational and project teams

About You

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or equivalent)
• ICAM Lead Investigator certification (essential) and Lead Auditor experience
• Trainer and Assessor accreditation (highly regarded)
• Proven experience in construction, infrastructure, or similar high-risk environments
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
• A collaborative and proactive approach to stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrated capability in trend analysis, risk management, and commercial awareness
• Sound understanding of incident causation methodologies

About VentiaAs a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential. Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.