Job Description

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.

The primary objective of this position is to oversee, manage and provide support in terms of ensuring the effective delivery and continuous improvement of occupational health and safety management for Seymour Whyte, ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, accreditation, Clients, VINCI, Eurovia and requirements.

This role entails the management of a national safety team that includes the WHS Systems and Compliance Manager, as well as national oversight of regional and project-based health and safety personnel.

About the role:

• Provide high level strategic advice, counsel and support to the GM and senior operational management.
• Ensure legislative and ISO requirements regarding all aspects of the business, inclusive of health, safety and associated risk management are met at a corporate level.
• Identify, design and implement best practice in terms of health and safety across corporate and operational levels within all functions of SWC.
• Understand, comply and remain current with all Seymour Whyte policies, procedures and compliance training as relevant to your role.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and application of, legislation, industry standards and technological innovations as relevant to your role.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 20 year’s industry experience.
• Minimum 10 years senior management experience within a mid to first tier organisation in a similar role
• Strong understanding of regulatory, environmental and industry standards relevant to complex infrastructure safety and delivery
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Experience in maintain company accredited systems

We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP)
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, bonus programs, salary continuance insurance and employee share program
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia

Reference code:494822

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.