Junior Safety Officer - ITS & Civil Construction (Based in NSW or VIC)

About the Role

As the Junior Safety Officer you will support the implementation of our Safety Management System across multiple projects, reporting directly to the Yunex Country QEHS Manager and assisting NSW project managers, site supervisors, and field staff to control risks and maintain a strong, consistent safety culture. Your duties will include safety documentation, field inspections, incident investigations, toolbox talks, inductions, and monitoring compliance with NSW WHS legislation and client requirements such as TfNSW standards for ITS works. • Support day‑to‑day WHS activities on ITS and construction sites • Conduct site inspections, hazard identification and risk assessments • Assist with incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions • Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings • Maintain safety documentation, SWMS, permits and registers • Support contractor management and compliance verification • Promote a proactive safety culture aligned with company values • Ensure compliance with WHS Act, regulations, codes of practice and project‑specific safety requirements • Liaise with project teams to provide practical safety advice and support

Key Responsibilities

• ▸site inspections
• ▸risk assessments
• ▸incident reporting
• ▸safety documentation
• ▸contractor compliance
• ▸safety inductions

What You Bring

Full-Time | NSW or VIC based | Civil Construction & Intelligent Transport Systems. Join a growing team committed to safety, innovation, and delivering critical infrastructure across NSW. We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Junior Safety Officer to support our Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and construction projects, ensuring a safe, compliant, and positive work environment for all workers, contractors, and stakeholders. We are looking for a motivated safety professional who enjoys field work and collaborating with diverse teams. The role requires a Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety, experience in construction, civil or ITS projects, strong knowledge of NSW WHS legislation, and the ability to build rapport with field teams and influence safe behaviours. Good communication, documentation skills, multitasking ability, a full driver’s licence and willingness to travel to multiple sites are also essential. • Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (minimum) • Experience in construction, civil or ITS projects • Strong understanding of NSW WHS legislation • Ability to build rapport with field teams and influence safe behaviours • Good communication and documentation skills • Ability to multitask • Full driver’s licence and willingness to travel to multiple sites • 1–2 years experience on TfNSW, ITS, civil construction, telecommunications or road infrastructure projects (desirable) • First Aid and White Card certifications; traffic control knowledge (not essential) • Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and quality systems (desirable)

Requirements

• ▸certificate iv
• ▸construction exp
• ▸nsw whs
• ▸driver licence
• ▸iso 45001
• ▸multitask

Benefits

Yunex Traffic offers a competitive salary package based on experience, a long‑term project pipeline across NSW, and a supportive team culture that values safety. Employees benefit from professional development, career progression opportunities, and a workplace where safety is owned by everyone, reinforced by the “One Team, Same Dream” philosophy. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and flexible working practices. • Competitive salary package based on experience • Long‑term project pipeline across NSW • Supportive team culture with strong safety values • Professional development and career progression opportunities • Inclusive workplace promoting diversity, equality and flexible working practices

Work Environment

Onsite