About us Abergeldie is a majority Australian owned civil contractor with over 30 years’ experience delivering projects across the water, utilities, bridges, roads, rail, energy and community infrastructure sectors. Our commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability has positioned us as an industry leader, delivering the complex infrastructure needed to build better communities. About the opportunity We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead our New South Wales safety function. We are open to candidates currently operating at State Manager or Head of Safety level who are looking to lead safety at scale across major infrastructure projects. You will set direction and lead a team of Senior Advisors and Advisors, partnering with operational leaders to deliver consistent, high-performing safety outcomes. This role is central to strengthening safety culture and will shape how safety is led, governed and embedded at every level. Key responsibilities include; Contribute to and execute the NSW safety strategy aligned to national priorities and evolving legislative and client requirements. Drive measurable improvement in safety performance and culture across the NSW portfolio, embedding consistent standards and practices. Maintain a strong on-site presence to ensure safety systems, standards and critical controls are consistently embedded in practice. Oversee complex investigations and ensure learnings are translated into practical, sustainable improvements. Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, ISO 45001, OFSC requirements and client frameworks. Build strong relationships with client safety representatives, regulators and other key external stakeholders, and partner with State safety leaders to ensure nationally aligned standards and performance. What you’ll bring to the team We are looking for an experienced safety leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery in high-risk construction or infrastructure environments. The successful applicant will also have; Experience operating at State, Regional or Head of Safety level, with accountability for strategy, governance and performance across large and complex portfolios. Relevant qualifications in Work Health and Safety, with leadership or management qualifications advantageous. Demonstrated success leading multi-project safety functions and influencing senior operational leaders to drive measurable improvement and cultural uplift. Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation, ISO 45001, OFSC and assurance frameworks, with Lead Auditor and advanced incident investigation training such as ICAM or Learning Teams. Demonstrated ability to lead change, challenge established practices and drive innovation that strengthens safety performance and culture. Experience aligning and strengthening WHS systems and processes across complex, multi-project and multi-jurisdiction environments advantageous If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are an experienced safety leader, we would genuinely love to hear from you. We are scaling our safety function as the business grows and expect further leadership opportunities to emerge in the coming months. Apply or reach out for a chat, we are always happy to speak with strong safety leaders Why you should work with us This is an opportunity to lead safety at scale across a diverse and growing portfolio. With executive backing and a clear mandate to continuously improve, you will influence governance, standards and culture, drive sustained performance improvement and shape how safety is led across the state. Interested? If this sounds like you, apply now or reach out to Hayley Urriola (hurriola@abergeldie.com) for more information. bestpeople bestdelivery bestplanning
