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Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-03 → 2026-10-18

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