SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CIVIL / EARTHWORKS
Safety & Compliance Officer – Civil / Earthworks
Location: Various locations across Sydney | On-site & Office Based
We are seeking an experienced Safety & Compliance Officer with a solid background in civil construction and earthworks to join our team.
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.
About the Role
Working across various civil and earthworks projects throughout Sydney, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining our safety, compliance and project documentation systems.
The role will involve a combination of site-based and office-based work.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and maintain WHS and compliance systems across civil and earthworks projects
Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance checks
Monitor safety and compliance relating to excavators, dump trucks, water carts, loaders, graders, rollers and other civil plant
Maintain plant and machinery compliance records, inspections and documentation
Coordinate SWMS, JSA/JHA, risk assessments and other safety documentation
Monitor operator qualifications, licences, competencies and required documentation
Manage contractor and subcontractor compliance
Investigate incidents and assist with corrective and preventative actions
Maintain safety, plant and compliance registers
Prepare documentation for project prequalification and client requirements
Upload plant, machinery and company compliance documentation to external project portals




Assist with internal and external audits
Ensure project documentation remains current and compliant
Work closely with project managers, supervisors, operators and management to maintain site compliance
About You
The ideal candidate will have hands‐on experience within civil construction and/or earthworks and understand how a busy civil site operates.
You will have:
Proven experience in civil construction / earthworks
Strong understanding of civil plant, heavy machinery and site operations
Previous experience in a safety, compliance or WHS role within the civil industry
Experience working with plant and machinery compliance
Experience with ISO management systems, preferably ISO ***** and/or ISO ****
Experience conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments
Strong knowledge of WHS requirements relevant to civil construction
Experience managing subcontractor and contractor compliance
Strong administration and documentation skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisation
Ability to work between site and office environments
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with site crews and management
The Right Person
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.
This is not purely an office-based compliance position. Civil/earthworks industry experience is highly valued.
Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 + super, depending on experience.
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📌 Safety And Compliance Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Sydney Earthworks
📍 New South Wales