Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Core
Develop, implement, and manage safety plans, procedures, and documentation for major construction, installation, and commissioning projects, including hands-on leadership of high-risk activities.
Role type
Senior IC Environmental Health & Safety Manager (Construction/Commissioning)
Builds
Safe execution of construction, installation, and commissioning projects for clients
Domain
Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, Critical Infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Australian WHS/OHS legislation knowledge, incident investigation, risk management, auditing, high-risk activity oversight, subcontractor management, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Data centre experience, critical infrastructure experience, electrical power systems experience, commissioning experience, incident investigation qualifications
Technologies
SWMS, risk assessments, permits
Responsibilities
Lead and manage OHS requirements across major construction, installation, and commissioning projects; Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, risk reviews, and compliance assessments; Lead incident, injury, near-miss, and high-potential event investigations; Manage subcontractor OHS performance, onboarding, and ongoing compliance; Drive workforce engagement through toolbox talks and safety meetings; Liaise with clients, principal contractors, and key project stakeholders on OHS matters.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC