Safety Administrator

Seymour Whyte is proud to be delivering multiple complex civil infrastructure projects across the Canberra region. With longterm work secured and projects ramping up, we have two roles available for experienced Safety Administrators to join our Safety team and support the safe and efficient delivery of our work on site.

This is an excellent opportunity for organised, detailfocused professionals with construction experience who are passionate about safety and enjoy being part of a highperforming project team.

About the role

As a Safety Administrator, youll provide critical administrative support to the project Safety team, helping to manage safety systems, records and reporting across site. Youll work closely with the Project Safety Manager and broader project team, playing an important role in maintaining compliance, supporting safety initiatives and ensuring accurate, uptodate safety documentation.

This role is wellsuited to someone who thrives in a busy site environment, takes pride in accuracy and enjoys contributing to a strong, positive safety culture.

Key responsibilities

• Provide daytoday safety administration support across site
• Manage safety documentation, data entry, scanning, filing and record keeping
• Support site inductions, including preparation, data entry and competency tracking
• Assist with monthly safety reporting, KPI tracking and system updates
• Maintain training records, plant and equipment registers and SDS documentation
• Support internal and external safety audits and reporting requirements
• Assist with coordination of safety training and site meetings
• Provide guidance to project teams on Seymour Whyte systems and processes
• Support injury management, rehabilitation and returntowork administration
• Contribute to fostering a proactive and transparent safety culture on site

About you

Youre a proactive and reliable team player who enjoys supporting others and takes pride in wellorganised, accurate work. Youre comfortable working autonomously but equally enjoy being part of a collaborative project team.

Were looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• 3 years experience in a similar administrative role within civil construction or a related industry
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• A genuine interest in health and safety and a teamfirst mindset
• The ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work effectively in a fastpaced environment
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with site teams
• A current drivers licence and flexibility to work across site locations as required

Seymour Whyte benefits:

• Workplace banking benefits and everyday financial discounts.
• Birthday leave, recognising the importance of personal milestones.
• The option to purchase additional leave to support travel, study or life commitments.
• Travel benefits, along with retail, lifestyle and wellness discounts.
• Fitness & wellbeing discounts through WHEREFIT (gym, meal plans, fitness brands)
• Shopping and lifestyle discounts via Flare and CommBank Workplace Banking
• Structured career pathways with opportunities for global mobility.
• Leadership development programs and oneonone mentoring to support professional growth.
• Employee recognition and awards that acknowledge contribution and achievement.
• An employee share program, providing the opportunity to invest in the longterm success of the business.

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want. 

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Drivers Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans.

Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We’re unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

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Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.