Reports to: WHSE Manager
Our client is seeking an experienced Safety Officer to support the delivery of safe, compliant, and well-managed construction projects. This role will be responsible for promoting a strong safety culture across site operations, ensuring compliance with WHS requirements, and supporting project teams in maintaining the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Ensure contractors, employees, visitors, and all site personnel adhere to site safety requirements and established company policies.
- Undertake safety risk assessments and identify potential hazards.
- Implement and enforce preventative measures to maintain a safe working environment.
- Carry out regular internal WHS audits and inspections.
- Facilitate toolbox talks and maintain accurate attendance and compliance records.
- Review daily pre-start activities and ensure follow-up of all identified actions.
- Coordinate and lead weekly or fortnightly safety walks with contractors and project teams.
- Obtain and manage all WHSE sign-offs, including scaffold tagging, fire equipment tagging, and similar requirements.
- Conduct daily site safety inspections and resolve any WHS non-conformances identified.
- Manage WHSE permits, inspections, and associated compliance activities.
- Provide support to the WHSE Manager across all safety-related functions.
- Maintain documentation for weekly safety walks and inspections.
- Keep all WHSE registers accurate and up to date.
- Deliver site inductions for new personnel.
- Investigate incidents and accidents, ensuring appropriate reporting and corrective actions.
- Organise and conduct emergency evacuation drills.
- Provide guidance and support on all project-related WHSE matters.
- Stay informed of legislative changes and recommend improvements to maintain compliance.
- Act as the project's First Aid Officer and primary point of contact for first aid matters.
- Contribute regularly to the site diary and project records.




- Comply with all requirements of the WHSQAE Management Plan.
- Maintain first aid facilities, including kits and designated first aid rooms.

Safety Officer

Reports to: WHSE Manager
Our client is seeking an experienced Safety Officer to support the delivery of safe, compliant, and well-managed construction projects. This role will be responsible for promoting a strong safety culture across site operations, ensuring compliance with WHS requirements, and supporting project teams in maintaining the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Ensure contractors, employees, visitors, and all site personnel adhere to site safety requirements and established company policies.
- Undertake safety risk assessments and identify potential hazards.
- Implement and enforce preventative measures to maintain a safe working workplace.
- Carry out regular internal WHS audits and inspections.
- Facilitate toolbox talks and maintain accurate attendance and compliance records.
- Review daily pre-start activities and ensure follow-up of all identified actions.
- Coordinate and lead weekly or fortnightly safety walks with contractors and project teams.
- Obtain and manage all WHSE sign-offs, including scaffold tagging, fire equipment tagging, and similar requirements.
- Conduct daily site safety inspections and resolve any WHS non-conformances identified.
- Manage WHSE permits, inspections, and associated compliance activities.
- Provide support to the WHSE Manager across all safety-related functions.
- Maintain documentation for weekly safety walks and inspections.
- Keep all WHSE registers accurate and up to date.
- Deliver site inductions for new personnel.
- Investigate incidents and accidents, ensuring appropriate reporting and corrective actions.
- Organise and conduct emergency evacuation drills.
- Provide guidance and support on all project-related WHSE matters.
- Stay informed of legislative changes and recommend improvements to maintain compliance.
- Act as the project's First Aid Officer and primary point of contact for first aid mat

📌 Safety Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Gough Recruitment
📍 Sydney