Safety Assurance Specialist

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeCompliance Full time $100,000 - $120,000
Job Role

A 12-month frontline position is available, providing second-line assurance across all maintenance and construction works at Sydney Airport.

The role involves working day and night shifts on-site to ensure compliance with Safety, Security, Environmental, and Quality (SSEQ) requirements.

About the Position

Are you an experienced building site supervisor seeking a new opportunity that leverages your extensive knowledge of high-risk environments?

We are seeking a highly motivated and capable SSEQ Compliance Advisor to join our team in a key operational role supporting both day and night shifts.

You'll work on-site to ensure compliance with our SSEQ requirements, while partnering with contractors and internal stakeholders to manage interface risks and maintain operational readiness.

Please note this is a 12-month contract.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct assurance inspections and audits during both day and curfew periods.
  • Monitor contractor compliance with WHS (Work Health and Safety), quality, environmental, and security obligations.
  • Provide advice and coaching on risk controls.
  • Participate in risk workshops, toolbox talks, and pre-start briefings.
  • Assess contractor SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements), Safety and Quality Management Plans, and permits.
  • Support coordination between projects, maintenance, and operations.
  • Assist with return-to-service tasks after curfew periods.
  • Help implement Sydney Airport's Critical Risk Program, including assurance processes.
  • Identify and support initiatives for ongoing improvement.
  • Ensure adherence to Australian Standards, NCC/BCA (National Construction Code/Building Code of Australia), and WHS legislation.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Tertiary qualifications in construction, engineering, WHS, or a related field.
  • Experience in construction supervision or compliance roles.
  • Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, QA systems, and risk management.
  • Skilled in incident response, inspections, and contractor engagement.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and permits.
  • Familiar with Australian construction standards (e.g. BCA, NCC).
  • Understanding of contractor management, construction safety, and high-risk work frameworks.
  • WHS or Lead Auditor certification (preferred).
  • Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to work rotating shifts and manage competing priorities.
  • Customer-focused with a commitment to service delivery.
What We Offer

To learn more about the work environment at Sydney Airport, see the Join Us section of our website and our LinkedIn page for information on our flexible culture and employee benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Sydney Airport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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