About the Role
As a Safety Officer, you will play a hands-on role in identifying and managing workplace health and safety risks in dynamic event environments. You will work closely with Event Managers, contractors, venue stakeholders, and operational teams to ensure safety obligations are met and that events are delivered in a safe, compliant, and well-managed manner.
This role suits experienced safety professionals who are comfortable working in fast-paced environments, enjoy being on site, and are confident providing practical, solutions-focused safety advice.
The role requires flexibility and a willingness to travel nationally as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Support incident management, investigations, and reporting
- Audit and inspect safety practices, hazards, and controls
- Facilitate safety inductions, toolbox talks, and briefings
- Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, codes, and procedures
- Evaluate WHS risks and hazards during event operations
- Verify safe work practices with staff, contractors, and stakeholders
- Engage with Event Managers, Venue Management, and Contractors
- Nurture continuous improvement through post-event reviews
- Translate safety requirements into practical advice on site
- Strengthen safety culture across events and venues.
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 1 year experience in a Safety Officer or similar WHS role (events or construction preferred)
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- Unrestricted Driver’s Licence
- General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Provide First Aid and CPR
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional, reliable, and safety-focused approach
- NSW based (preferred) with willingness to travel nationally.
About Us
For more than 40 years, ACESGroup has delivered trusted safety, security, and risk management services across Australia. We combine deep operational experience with strong governance and practical, on-the-ground capability to support safe, compliant, and well-managed environments.
As a leading national provider, ACESGroup works across a diverse range of public and private settings, including commercial buildings, public precincts, aviation facilities, education institutions, parklands, technology precincts, and major sporting and entertainment venues. Our teams operate in complex, high-risk environments where effective safety leadership, situational awareness, and disciplined risk management are critical.
Safety and risk management underpin everything we do. Our personnel are supported by structured systems, clear procedures, and in-house developed technology that strengthens hazard identification, incident reporting, communication, and continuous improvement. This integrated approach allows our people to focus on delivering strong safety outcomes while maintaining high standards of service and professionalism.
At ACESGroup, we don’t just offer jobs we build long-term careers in safety and risk management, supported by ongoing training, mentoring, and a culture that values accountability, integrity, and people.
Why Join ACESGroup
- Work at major national events and high-profile venues
- Gain experience across diverse and complex operational environments
- Be supported by experienced safety leaders and structured systems
- Access ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development
- Join an inclusive organisation committed to safety, integrity, and people.
At ACESGroup, Safety Officers are trusted professionals who play a critical role in how events are delivered safely.
How to Apply
If you are ready to join a progressive and forward-thinking team within a company that truly values your contribution, please click APPLY NOW! You can also get in touch for a confidential chat with our Recruitment Team on (02) 9699 7711 for a confidential discussion.
All candidates who reach the interview stage must pass a LLND (Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital) test before the interview can commence.
ACESGroup is the 2022 and 2023 recipient of the Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence in Gender Diversity.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce inclusion and diversity. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant background, police, medical, and reference checks.
ACESGroup does not accept referrals from recruitment agencies.
