Director Construction Work Health and Safety

3 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time $146,705 - $164,506 per year
Closes: 28 November 2025

Classification: Senior Professional Officer Grade B

Salary: $146,705 - $164,506 plus superannuation

Position No: 62605

Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra

Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 November 2025

Contact Officer: Michaelee Thornton on or

Details: Infrastructure Canberra is seeking an experienced Director Construction WHS to champion safety across ACT Government construction projects. In this leadership role, you'll coach and support project teams, conduct site surveillance, and drive continuous improvement in WHS practices. Your expertise will help ensure safe and compliant project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic WHS Project Delivery advice and coaching to project teams and Project Directors.
  • Conduct site walks, surveillance and other assurance activities to verify WHS control implementation.
  • Lead and support the team who coordinate and review Active Certification Audits, project incidents, and undertakes assessments of WHS evaluation criteria.
  • Identify and mitigate WHS risks through proactive engagement and system improvements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to promote a culture of safety and compliance.
  • Support the development and refinement of WHS Project Delivery procedures, and training programs.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Proven experience in WHS leadership within the construction industry.
  • Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice, and risk management frameworks.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

What We Offer

  • A hybrid working model that supports flexibility, collaboration, and work-life balance.
  • A competitive salary aligned with your experience and expertise.
  • The opportunity to work in a passionate team of WHS professionals.
  • Meaningful work that contributes to safe, high-quality outcomes on ACT Government construction sites.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

  • Qualification in WHS, Engineering, Architecture or Project Management; and
  • Experience in the construction industry.

Notes: The start date for this role is negotiable but will not be earlier than 28 January 2026.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Please note, this position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply: Please submit no more than a one-page written response addressing why you are best suited for this position and your experience against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the Position Description, along with a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

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Note

The start date for this role is negotiable but will not be earlier than 28 January 2026.

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