Health and Safety Officer Industry: Building Construction, Residential Construction, Bridges and Civil Infrastructure Position Summary Responsible for implementing, monitoring and maintaining workplace health and safety systems across residential and commercial building projects, bridge construction, roadworks and civil infrastructure projects. The role ensures compliance with applicable WHS legislation, project safety plans, construction standards and site-specific requirements while promoting a proactive safety culture among employees, subcontractors and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Management Plans, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and site-specific safety procedures.
- Conduct site safety inspections, workplace audits, hazard identification and risk assessments across construction and civil engineering activities.
- Monitor compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, applicable WHS Regulations, Codes of Practice and relevant project requirements.
- Verify that high-risk construction work is appropriately planned, controlled and undertaken in accordance with approved SWMS.
- Monitor critical activities, including working at heights, scaffolding, excavation, trenching, lifting operations, crane operations, concrete pours, formwork, reinforcement and structural installations.
- Assess safety risks associated with bridge construction, roadworks, earthworks, temporary works, plant and equipment, and underground and overhead services.
- Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings and workforce training to improve hazard awareness and safe work practices.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, injuries and dangerous occurrences,



and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor subcontractor safety performance and verify compliance with contractual WHS obligations.
- Inspect personal protective equipment (PPE), plant, machinery, access systems, traffic management arrangements and emergency equipment.
- Maintain WHS documentation, inspection registers, incident reports, risk assessments, training records and compliance registers.
- Coordinate emergency response procedures, evacuation drills and first-aid arrangements.
- Liaise with project managers, site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, clients, principal contractors and regulatory authorities on WHS matters.
- Monitor environmental hazards, housekeeping, dust, noise, hazardous substances and waste management in coordination with environmental management requirements.
- Report safety performance, non-conformances, audit findings and corrective actions to project management.
- Promote continuous improvement through safety audits, risk reviews, lessons learned and preventative safety initiatives. Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and construction safety requirements.
- Experience in residential and commercial building construction and civil infrastructure projects.
- Understanding of construction methodologies, structural works, bridge construction and high-risk construction activities.
- Competency in hazard identification,



risk assessment, incident investigation and safety auditing.
- Strong communication, leadership, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to identify unsafe practices and implement practical corrective measures.
- Proficiency in WHS documentation, safety registers, inspection checklists and compliance reporting.
- Ability to work effectively in active construction environments and coordinate safety requirements across multiple work fronts. Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or an equivalent recognised qualification, as required for the position.
- Relevant construction site safety experience in building, bridge construction or civil infrastructure.
- Current general construction induction training (White Card).
- First aid qualification and additional safety training relevant to project requirements.
- Knowledge of Safe Work Method Statements, risk management processes, incident reporting and construction safety audits.
- Relevant experience with principal contractors, subcontractors and multidisciplinary construction teams. Performance Expectations
- Maintain compliance with applicable WHS legislation and project safety requirements.
- Reduce workplace incidents through effective hazard identification and risk control.
- Ensure safety inspections, inductions, toolbox talks and corrective actions are completed and documented.
- Support safe delivery of construction activities within approved project programmes.
- Promote a workplace culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement. Pay: $90,300.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Perks:
- Travel reimbursement Work

Location:
In person

📌 Health & Safety Officer (Building & Bridge) (Sydney)
🏢 Engineering Building & Infrastructure
📍 Sydney