Make it yours

Experience the opportunity to take your career to the next level on a major Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in regional Victoria.

Join a project that will play a significant role in Australia's energy transition, working alongside industry-leading professionals to deliver complex civil, electrical and energy infrastructure.

Who we are

We're Symal, a proudly different group of companies with a story of significant growth, pushing what's possible as one of Australia's largest self-performing contractors.

We innovate with intent, problem solving and delivering the best outcomes for our partners, communities and each other. That's what has made Symal a success and will continue to drive us into the future.

It's not what we do that defines us, it's how we do it: building better together.

The role

We're preparing to appoint an experienced Safety Manager to lead health and safety across a large-scale Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in regional Victoria, delivered through a Symal Group joint venture.

As a senior member of the project leadership team, you'll establish and drive a strong safety culture from mobilisation through construction, commissioning and completion. You'll provide strategic and practical safety leadership across a complex environment involving significant civil, electrical, plant and subcontractor activity.

This is a permanent opportunity expected to commence in early 2027, with the potential for an earlier start for the right person.

Your everyday

• Lead project safety strategy and implementation, including safety systems, plans and initiatives.
• Lead and develop the project safety team, setting clear expectations and supporting their growth.
• Partner with project and construction teams to identify, assess and manage critical risks across civil, electrical, plant, subcontractor and commissioning activities.
• Lead safety audits, inspections, incident investigations and corrective actions, driving continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Represent the project with the client, joint venture partners and regulators, ensuring project, client and legislative requirements are met.

Who are you?

• Experience as a Safety Manager on large-scale civil construction or utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, BESS or wind. Experience across both environments will be highly regarded.
• Proven ability to lead safety across complex projects with multiple contractors, concurrent work fronts and high-risk activities.
• A track record of building high-performing safety teams and influencing at every level, from senior project leaders to frontline crews.
• Willingness to work in, or relocate to, regional Victoria for the duration of the project. Regional or remote project experience will be highly regarded.

A career with us

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to build your career at Symal.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects that expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early-career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored programs to help you reach your goals.
• Keep well: With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are at the core of Symal, with opportunities to connect, celebrate and recognise the achievements of our teams.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra, helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.