Site Safety Officer – Commercial Construction

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Site Safety Officer to join our team on a commercial building project in Mascot, Sydney. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and monitoring day-to-day site safety, ensuring compliance with relevant Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, project requirements and company safety procedures. This is a hands‑on, site‑based role suited to someone who is organised, detail‑oriented and confident in maintaining safety standards across an active construction site.

Key responsibilities

- Implement, monitor and maintain site safety procedures and WHS protocols on a daily basis.
- Prepare, review and maintain site safety documentation, including Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), risk assessments and site safety registers.
- Conduct daily site safety inspections, identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and regular safety briefings.
- Monitor subcontractors and site personnel to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date safety records, reports, registers and compliance documentation.
- Monitor high‑risk construction activities and verify that appropriate control measures are in place.
- Report incidents, near misses and safety breaches, and assist with investigations and corrective actions.
- Liaise with site management,



supervisors, subcontractors and workers to promote a strong safety culture.
- Assist with site audits, compliance checks and ongoing improvements to safety procedures.

About you

- Previous experience in a Site Safety Officer or WHS role within commercial building or construction projects.
- Sound knowledge of NSW Work Health and Safety legislation and construction safety requirements.
- Experience preparing, maintaining and managing construction safety documentation.
- Strong understanding of SWMS, risk assessments, site inductions and safety inspections.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and proactively address site safety issues.
- Confidence communicating with site managers, subcontractors and workers at all levels.
- Relevant WHS qualifications, such as a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, or equivalent experience.
- General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
- Current knowledge of NSW construction safety requirements.
- Full‑time employment on a commercial building project in Mascot, Sydney.
- A hands‑on role working closely with the site management team.
- The opportunity to contribute directly to maintaining a safe, compliant and well‑organised construction site.
- A professional working environment with a robust focus on safety and compliance.

📌 Site Safety Officer – Commercial Construction (Sydney)
🏢 Pelenoy Group
📍 Sydney