We are seeking an experienced Safety Officer for a highly regarded Utility and Civil infrastructure company . This role would suit someone with a strong civil construction background who understands how projects are delivered on the ground and can build strong working relationships through a practical, hands-on approach. What’s on offer: $150,000 Super & Vehicle . Long-term opportunity with a strong future project pipeline. Exposure to large-scale, high-profile developments. Supportive leadership and an established system. Genuine career growth opportunities. Immediate start. Responsibilities: Supporting day-to-day site safety operations across civil and utility projects. Conducting site inspections, audits, field observations, and incident investigations. Preparing incident reports, corrective actions, and close-out documentation. Driving workforce engagement, safety awareness, and compliance across operational teams. Assisting with development, review, and implementation of SWMS, risk assessments, permits, and project safety documentation. Creating and maintaining safety documentation, procedures, project records, and reporting requirements. Supporting project teams with practical safety planning and risk management during delivery activities. Participating in pre-starts, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and critical risk reviews. Assisting with onboarding, inductions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with supervisors, operators, subcontractors, and client representatives across both day and night works. Supporting compliance with client requirements, ISO management systems, and company safety processes. Assisting with management of high-risk activities including excavation, lifting operations, plant interaction, traffic control, confined spaces, and live services. Requirements: Previous experience in a Safety Officer / Coordinator role within the civil, utilities, or infrastructure sectors. Local Australian construction experience is essential. Strong understanding of builder-side and self-perform civil delivery environments. Ability to create, write, and manage safety documentation to a professional standard. Sound understanding of civil construction risks, underground services, and site-based safety controls. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with field crews. Relevant WHS qualifications and current White Card. Practical, proactive, and team-oriented approach to safety leadership. Ability to work in fast-paced operational environments with multiple concurrent projects. The successful candidate will play a key role supporting operational teams across utility, infrastructure, and civil works projects within live and high-risk environments. Ideally holding experience working with Ausgrid, Endeavour, Transgrid, Essential or working with Zinfra, Consolidated power projects, Genus Plus, Quickway or Utilistra. About the Company: Pro Civil Works is a growing utility and civil contractor delivering works across power, energy, and infrastructure sectors throughout NSW. Our business specialises in utility civil works, excavation, trenching, asset installation, and infrastructure support services within live operational environments. We pride ourselves on strong delivery, practical problem solving, and building a high-performing internal workforce and culture. Apply Now If you’re a driven Safety Officer looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply now.
