Make it yours

Experience the excitement of building your career in our evolving construction company, where people and performance make amazing things happen.

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 to our partners, communities and each other - that’s what has made Symal a success and will continue to into the future.

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

The role:

Your role as a HSEQ Advisor will see you support infrastructure and renewables projects across Victoria. This is a regional roaming role requiring flexibility and autonomy, with some travel to and work from Melbourne. 

You will thrive in a blend of operational and systems-based safety responsibilities and your technical expertise in renewables will see you succeed in working on wind, solar, hydro, battery and transmission Projects.

Your everyday:

• Support safety throughout the entire project lifecycle – from start-up to delivery, across multiple projects
• Drive a strong safety culture across diverse project environments
• Influence project outcomes through proactive safety leadership
• Conduct site safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Advise and support project teams on safety compliance and procedures
• Ensure compliance with safety legislation and internal standards
• Implement safety systems and initiatives, promote best practice systems tailored specifically for the business
• Investigate incidents and lead root cause analysis and preventative measures
• Coordinate safety training, inductions, and toolbox talks
• Maintain accurate safety records and contribute to reporting
• Collaborate with team members, stakeholders including contractors, clients and other to integrate safety into project planning
• Facilitate external and internal governance processes
• Support continuous improvement in safety systems and practices
• Act as conduit to, and reports to the State HSEQ Manager

Who are you?

• Formal qualifications in Workplace Health and Safety (Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree) with strong working knowledge of OHS legislation, codes of practice and major project requirements
• More than 3 years’ experience in an Advisor role supporting health and safety matters within the construction industry, preferably delivering large-scale infrastructure or renewables projects
• Technical and proven knowledge in safety for the renewables sector preferred (wind, solar, hydro, battery, transmission)
• Strong, hands on, flexible self-starter with a proactive mindset and ability to work across multiple projects, safety deliverables and priorities
• Appreciation for both operational safety and safety systems
• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage and influence teams
• Ability to travel to and in between rural projects and plus travel to Melbourne
• Passion for developing your career with Symal and be mentored by industry experts

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 dig into a career at Symal.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. 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 the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

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.