Symal careers

Make it yours. 

Experience the excitement of building a career in an evolving construction business where people and performance make amazing things happen.   

This is Symal 

Symal is a trusted partner in the building and construction industry.  

We're an evolving and cohesive group of businesses offering fully integrated civil solutions across diverse sectors. Our group capabilities include self-performing civil infrastructure on large multi-million projects, plant and equipment hire, an Indigenous contractor, a waste resource and recovery business, and commercial, industrial and retail property development. 

Together, we believe in fostering partnerships today to create a better tomorrow. 

The role: 

We are seeking expressions of interest for a HSEQ Advisor based in our Newcastle office.

This new role will see you supporting our wider HSEQ team and taking on some autonomy on site with our project-based needs, as well as working out of our office across multiple projects.

We invite interstate candidates to also apply, as we are able to offer a full-relocation package to your new home in Newcastle.

We also preface that the nature of our work can be quite regional, and so we require candidates to be comfortable with working away from home / DIDO.

Your impact: 

Your contribution to our wider HSEQ team will enable Symal to make zero harm the norm, ensuring our project sites are mitigating risks and providing a safe environment for our own as well as the neighboring environment & stakeholders. 

Your every day: 

• Providing HSE advice and support to the project team.
• Conducting HSE audits, inspections, investigations and training/awareness sessions.
• Upholding and communicating HSE standards and implementing strategies to improve HSE performance.
• Assisting with the implementation of the HSE Management System and maintaining HSE registers.
• Liaising and providing support to the project to ensure compliance with relevant HSE laws, regulations, company policies and guidelines.
• Understanding and enforcing client specific safety standards and policies.

Who are you? 

• 3+ years' experience within a similar capacity across civil, construction, mining and/or energy.
• Certification: Relevant qualifications and certifications in HSEQ.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of appropriate Australian Safety legislation, standards and codes.
• Demonstrated ability in advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel and work on regional projects as required.

A career with us 

Symal is an equal opportunity employer. Our teams are made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, with aligned ways of working, enabling us to overcome any challenge, advance our careers and outperform competitors. 

Staff perks and benefits offered to build an engaged and talented workforce include: 

• Tailored professional development opportunities for career advancement.
• Opportunities to work on a wide variety of exciting and complex projects.
• Annual social calendar of fun activities and events.
• A corporate social responsibility program for the chance to support not-for-profits and social enterprises.
• Bonus leave days, including your birthday off and a day of wellbeing.
• Bupa corporate healthcare benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements. 

We’re committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, inclusive, free from bias and accessible for all candidates.  

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.