Established in 2010, we are a dynamic, growing Queensland-based engineering company proudly delivering high-quality, end-to-end solutions across Australia. With our head office in Acacia Ridge, Brisbane, and a team of 40+ employees, we pride ourselves on delivering reliable, innovative, and client-focused solutions.

Materials handling and chemical dosing systems

Fabrication and construction

Routine preventative maintenance and plant upgrades

Distributor of modular concrete batch plants

Our clients include some of Australia's largest organisations, particularly in the water treatment, concrete, mining, and quarry industries.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence, we are seeking an experienced Safety & Compliance Manager to join our team.

This newly created role will be instrumental in developing, implementing, and leading our safety and compliance framework, with broader quality and environmental responsibilities forming a supporting part of the role, ensuring we protect our people, meet all regulatory obligations, and continue to deliver projects safely and successfully.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company's WHS (Work Health & Safety) management system in compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld), relevant interstate WHS requirements, ISO 45001 principles, and industry codes of practice
- Lead risk management processes across fabrication, site installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities (including high-risk work in heavy industrial environments)
- Conduct and oversee safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analysis
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards,



and client requirements (including those related to hazardous chemicals, confined spaces, working at heights, electrical safety, and plant/equipment)
- Develop and deliver safety training programs, inductions, and toolbox talks
- Manage contractor safety compliance, site safety plans, and SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements)
- Champion a proactive, positive safety culture across all levels of the organisation
- Prepare and maintain required safety documentation and reporting for internal and external stakeholders where required
- Manage client safety portal compliance to maintain site access for field staff
- Liaise with regulators and clients on safety and compliance matters

About You

- Proven experience (5+ years) in a similar Safety / WHS / Compliance role within engineering, manufacturing, construction, or heavy industrial sectors (materials handling, mining, water treatment, or concrete industries highly regarded)
- Strong working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, codes of practice, and relevant Australian Standards
- Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or higher (Diploma of WHS or equivalent highly regarded) – essential
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels
- Practical, hands‑on approach combined with strong attention to detail
- Current driver's licence and willingness to travel occasionally to project sites across QLD and interstate

What We Offer

- Supportive, collaborative team setting
- Prospect to shape and build the safety & compliance function in a growing business
- The chance to work on interesting, high-profile projects with leading Australian organisations

If you are passionate about safety, thrive in a hands-on engineering environment, and want to make a real impact in a growing company, we want to hear from you.

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📌 Safety & Compliance Manager (Queensland)
🏢 FSI Engineering
📍 Queensland