Real success is the success you share

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.

Seymour Whyte is delivering Coomera Connector Stage 1 South, a key infrastructure project improving transport links between Logan City and the Gold Coast. By building additional crossings over the Coomera and Nerang Rivers, this stage will ease congestion on the M1 and provide residents in growing areas such as Helensvale and Coomera with an alternative route.

We are looking for a Safety Advisor to join our project team, supporting the safe and successful delivery of a major infrastructure project. In this role, you will coordinate and manage site safety risks, ensure compliance with company systems and legislation and champion a proactive safety culture. You will provide practical guidance to project teams, embed best practices into daily operations, and collaborate across the business to achieve safe, high-quality outcomes.

About the role:

• Support the delivery of safe and compliant project outcomes
• Mentor site teams and promote strong safety practices
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and identify improvement opportunities
• Provide practical safety advice to project teams and assist with safety plans
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legislation, and industry standards
• Foster a proactive and transparent safety culture on site

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Relevant qualification in Work Health & Safety (Cert IV, Diploma or Degree)
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar role (civil, construction or related industry)
• Strong commitment to safety with a proactive, positive attitude
• Team-oriented with excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Proven ability to build relationships with site teams, management, clients and auditors
• Sound knowledge of safety systems, plant operations and site practices
• Experience in incident investigations (ICAM) and internal auditing
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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

We have a range of benefits available for our employees:

• Career Development: training, mentoring and leadership development programs
• Financial Wellbeing: competitive remuneration, bonus programs, salary continuance insurance and employee share program
• Generous Leave Benefits: purchased leave program, paid parental leave and birthday leave - have your birthday off on us!
• Career Development: training, mentoring and leadership development programs
• Enjoy shopping, fitness and wellbeing discounts through our Flare and WHEREFIT partnerships including discounted gym memberships and classes
• Health & Wellbeing: discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP)

About Seymour Whyte:

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. 

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

To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494867

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