Project Safety Manager | Major Earthworks Project | FIFO 2/1 Roster | 30% FIFO Uplift
Lead safety on one of Australia's largest civil infrastructure projects.
An exciting opportunity exists for an experiencedProject Safety Managerto join a major earthworks project and play a critical leadership role in delivering exceptional health and safety outcomes across a large-scale civil infrastructure project.
Reporting to the Project Director, you will lead the project's safety function, partnering with operational teams to drive a proactive safety culture, ensure legislative compliance, and support the safe delivery of complex earthworks activities.
If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces and have experience leading safety on major civil or infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As the Project Safety Manager, you will:
Lead all project health, safety and wellbeing initiatives across site
Provide strategic safety leadership to project managers, engineers and supervisors
Develop, implement and continuously improve project safety systems and procedures
Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, client requirements and company standards
Lead incident investigations and corrective actions
Conduct regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments
Coach and mentor leaders to build a proactive safety culture
Monitor subcontractor safety performance and ensure compliance
Analyse safety data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Work collaboratively with project teams to safely deliver major earthworks packages
About You
To be successful, you will have:




Significant experience in a senior safety leadership role within civil infrastructure or construction
Proven experience on large-scale earthworks, road, rail, mining or renewable energy projects
Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and risk management principles
Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (minimum)
Diploma or tertiary qualification in WHS (highly regarded)
Excellent leadership, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience leading incident investigations and implementing preventative actions
The ability to influence and build strong relationships across all levels of a project
What's on Offer
FIFO 2/1 roster
30% FIFO uplift
Return flights provided
Fully maintained accommodation
All meals supplied while on site
Opportunity to work on a landmark earthworks project
Long-term career opportunities with a growing national civil contractor
Supportive leadership team focused on safety and professional development
A career with us
At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen.
Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people.
If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success,



now's the time to make it yours.
There are plenty of positive reasons to dig into a career at Symal.
Forge pathways:We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
Get ahead:From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals.
Success is defined by your direction and progress.
Keep well:A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future.
With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
Stay social:People are the core of Symal.
Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.
Diversity of thought fuels our progress
Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

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