Sydney, NSW | Full-Time | Construction Industry
Safety is more than compliance—it's a culture.
Our client is a well-established and growing construction business with a strong reputation for delivering commercial, refurbishment, maintenance, and remedial projects across Sydney and greater NSW. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are seeking an experienced Work Health & Safety (WHS) Officer to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive safety professional who enjoys working closely with project teams, building positive site relationships, and driving a strong safety culture across multiple construction projects.
The Opportunity As the WHS Officer, you will play a critical role in supporting project teams to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient construction sites. Working closely with Project Managers, Site Supervisors, subcontractors, and senior management, you will help ensure all projects meet legislative, client, and company safety requirements while promoting continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities Site Safety & Compliance
Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations across multiple projects.
Identify hazards and assist site teams in implementing effective risk controls.
Monitor compliance with NSW WHS legislation, Codes of Practice, client requirements, and company procedures.
Support Project Managers and Supervisors with site-specific safety planning.
Monitor high-risk construction activities and ensure appropriate controls are implemented and maintained.
Drive a positive safety culture and encourage proactive safety engagement across all sites.
Sydney, NSW | Full-Time | Construction Industry
Safety is more than compliance—it's a culture.
Our client is a well-established and growing construction business with a strong reputation for delivering commercial, refurbishment, maintenance, and remedial projects across Sydney and greater NSW. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are seeking an experienced Work Health & Safety (WHS) Officer to join their team.




This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive safety professional who enjoys working closely with project teams, building positive site relationships, and driving a strong safety culture across multiple construction projects.
The Opportunity As the WHS Officer, you will play a critical role in supporting project teams to maintain protected, compliant, and efficient construction sites. Working closely with Project Managers, Site Supervisors, subcontractors, and senior management, you will help ensure all projects meet legislative, client, and company safety requirements while promoting continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities Site Safety & Compliance
Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations across multiple projects.
Identify hazards and assist site teams in implementing effective risk controls.
Monitor compliance with NSW WHS legislation, Codes of Practice, client requirements, and company procedures.
Support Project Managers and Supervisors with site-specific safety planning.
Monitor high-risk construction activities and ensure appropriate controls are implemented and maintained.
Drive a positive safety culture and encourage proactive safety engagement across all sites.
Safety Documentation & Systems
Review and manage Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), risk assessments, and site safety documentation.
Ensure all safety documentation remains current, project-specific, and compliant.
Maintain WHS records, permits, registers, and compliance documentation.
Monitor subcontractor compliance and safety performance.
Support internal and external audits and maintain accurate project safety records.
Incident & Risk Management
Assist with investigations into incidents, hazards,



injuries, and near misses.
Prepare incident reports and investigation findings.
Recommend and monitor corrective and preventative actions.
Maintain incident and hazard registers.
Support return-to-work and injury management processes when required.
Ensure lessons learned are effectively communicated across projects.
Auditing & Continuous Improvement
Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc WHS audits.
Prepare audit reports, safety statistics, and management updates.
Support ISO *****, ISO ****, and ISO ***** compliance activities.
Identify opportunities to improve safety systems, procedures, and site performance.
Contribute to ongoing business-wide safety initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
About You To be successful in this role, you will possess:
Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety.
Current Construction White Card.
Current Driver's Licence.
Minimum 2 years' experience in a WHS role within the construction industry.
Sound knowledge of NSW WHS legislation and construction safety requirements.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience working across commercial construction, refurbishment, remedial, maintenance, or related sectors.
Strong organisational and document management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital document management platforms.
The ability to work autonomously while building solid relationships with site teams and subcontractors.
Desirable
First Aid Certificate.
ICAM or similar Incident Investigation Training.
Internal Auditing experience.
What's On Offer
Competitive salary package based on experience.
Mobile phone and laptop provided.
Opportunity to work across a diverse range of construction projects.
Supportive and collaborative team culture.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Long-term career growth within a well-established and expanding construction business.
The chance to make a genuine impact on the safety performance and success of projects across NSW.
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