About Us Abergeldie is a majority locally owned contractor with 30 years’ industry experience in Australia and New Zealand. We design and deliver projects in the Water, Bridges, Transport, Underground, Energy and Remediation industry sectors. Projects include dams, bridges, tunnels, water and wastewater treatment process facilities, rail infrastructure, mining infrastructure, electrical substations, marine works and pipeline rehabilitation: the complex infrastructure needed to build better communities. About the Opportunity Abergeldie is strengthening its safety leadership as our business grows across Australia and New Zealand. We are seeking an experienced Manager of Safety to lead the NSW safety function, guide a team of Senior Advisors and Advisors, and partner closely with operational leaders. This is a hands on, boots on the ground role that involves regular travel across our NSW projects. You will provide visible safety leadership, drive cultural uplift and support teams directly in the field. You will shape and deliver the safety strategy in line with national priorities, provide insight on emerging risks and legislation, and oversee critical control verification and assurance programs. You will support project mobilisation and tenders, lead complex investigations and ensure learning is embedded across the business. You will maintain compliance with WHS legislation, ISO 45001, OFSC requirements and client frameworks, while strengthening our systems, reporting and executive visibility. You will also champion digital tools, analytics and practical innovations that improve safety outcomes. This is a key opportunity for a safety leader with operational credibility, strategic capability and a people centred approach. You will play a central part in building a safer and more resilient organisation. What You’ll Bring to the Team Diploma or higher in Work Health and Safety with leadership or management qualifications viewed favourably. White Card and valid drivers licence. 3 years in senior safety leadership within construction, infrastructure or utilities. Demonstrated success leading multi-site and multi-jurisdictional operations. Strong experience influencing senior leaders and driving cultural change. Background integrating WHS systems across Australia/New Zealand (advantageous). Record of leading safety in high-risk, client-facing project environments. Lead Auditor (ISO 45001) and advanced incident investigation training (ICAM, TapRoot or equivalent); critical control management or high-risk verification training desirable. Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness. Influential communicator with executive presence. Collaborative, people-centered leader who builds trust and accountability. Curious, improvement-minded and comfortable challenging the status quo. Practical problem solver who can translate system intent into safe, reliable work practices. Why You Should Work With Us Our people are what make Abergeldie successful, and we make sure that this is the kind of place where great people enjoy working for the long term. We have a range of employee benefits, including the Abergeldie Bonus Scheme, where all eligible employees share in the benefits of the projects they have helped to deliver. When we deliver winning projects, we celebrate success together. Interested? If this sounds like you, apply now or reach out to Dee Paton (dpaton@abergeldie.com) for more information. bestpeople bestdelivery bestplanning
