About the project

At Laing O’Rourke, you won’t just build projects, you’ll help shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities.  

Be part of Australia’s largest-ever defence infrastructure program.

Laing O’Rourke, with joint venture partner Amentum Australia, will play a central role in supporting Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) to develop and deliver the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) project at Osborne, South Australia. We will provide program and construction management services of nuclear related civil infrastructure, site‑wide nuclear licensee development expertise, and nuclear safety leadership. 

Benefits 

At Laing O’Rourke, we’re committed to helping our people thrive and build meaningful, rewarding careers. We offer exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond. 

We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Laing O’Rourke is also recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. 

Some of our benefits include: 

• In-house training and on-the-job development opportunities 

• Six months’ paid parental leave at full pay for all employees 

• Purchased leave options and volunteering leave 

• Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers 

Learn more about our Benefits & Rewards and our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan   https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion 

We are currently seeking a Safety Manager to join our AUKUS team. 

Key responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture through Inclusion + Wellbeing principles.
• Provide specialist Safety Assurance expertise across complex projects.
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessments and HAZID activities.
• Develop Safety Assurance Plans, Statements and Reports.
• Review assurance evidence against safety and compliance requirements.
• Lead audits, safety reviews and investigations to drive improvement.

About you

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience.
• Graduate Certificate, Diploma OHS.
• Working towards certificate in risk management.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

If you’re ready to do meaningful and career-defining work that leaves a lasting impact on communities for generations, apply today.