Job Description
SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CIVIL / EARTHWORKS
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Safety & Compliance Officer – Civil / Earthworks
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Location: Various locations across Sydney | On-site & Office Based
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We are seeking an experienced Safety & Compliance Officer with a strong background in civil construction and earthworks to join our team.
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This is a hands‐on role suited to someone who understands the day‐to‐day operations of civil and earthworks projects, heavy machinery, operators, subcontractors and site compliance.
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About the Role
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Working across various civil and earthworks projects throughout Sydney, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining our safety, compliance and project documentation systems.
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The role will involve a combination of site-based and office-based work.
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Key Responsibilities
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Manage and maintain WHS and compliance systems across civil and earthworks projects
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Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance checks
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Monitor safety and compliance relating to excavators, dump trucks, water carts, loaders, graders, rollers and other civil plant
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Maintain plant and machinery compliance records, inspections and documentation
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Coordinate SWMS, JSA/JHA, risk assessments and other safety documentation
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Monitor operator qualifications, licences, competencies and required documentation
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Manage contractor and subcontractor compliance
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Investigate incidents and assist with corrective and preventative actions
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Maintain safety, plant and compliance registers
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Prepare documentation for project prequalification and client requirements
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Upload plant, machinery and company compliance documentation to external project portals
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Assist with internal and external audits
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Ensure project documentation remains current and compliant
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Work closely with project managers, supervisors, operators and management to maintain site compliance
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About You
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The ideal candidate will have hands‐on experience within civil construction and/or earthworks and understand how a busy civil site operates.
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You will have:
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Proven experience in civil construction / earthworks
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Strong understanding of civil plant, heavy machinery and site operations
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Previous experience in a safety, compliance or WHS role within the civil industry
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Experience working with plant and machinery compliance
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Experience with ISO management systems, preferably ISO ***** and/or ISO ****
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Experience conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments
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Strong knowledge of WHS requirements relevant to civil construction
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Experience managing subcontractor and contractor compliance
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Robust administration and documentation skills
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Excellent attention to detail and organisation
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Ability to work between site and office environments
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with site crews and management
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The Right Person
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We are looking for someone who understands civil and earthworks from the ground up — someone comfortable walking a site, talking with operators and supervisors, checking machinery and documentation, identifying compliance issues and following them through to resolution.
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This is not purely an office-based compliance position. Civil/earthworks industry experience is highly valued.
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Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 + super, depending on experience.

📌 Safety And Compliance Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Sydney Earthworks
📍 New South Wales