SSI SCHAEFER continues to grow across Australia, with one of our key projects entering an exciting phase and our teams expanding to support its delivery. It’s a great time to join the business and be part of what’s ahead.

About the role

The Project WHS&E; Manager is responsible for leading the effective management of health, safety and environmental requirements across the project. As a key member of the project delivery team, the role ensures WHS&E; requirements are integrated into project planning and execution and that the project operates in accordance with legislative, client, Principal Contractor and SSI SCHAEFER requirements. Working closely with project leadership, site management, subcontractors and other stakeholders, the role provides specialist WHS&E; leadership and advice, manages project WHS&E; risks and performance, and leads the project WHS&E; team to support the safe and successful delivery of the project.

Key responsibilities

Lead WHS&E; across the project, ensuring safety and environmental requirements are integrated into project planning and delivery

Lead, coach and develop the project WHS&E; team and promote a proactive safety culture across the project

Provide specialist WHS&E; advice to project leadership, Site Managers, Supervisors and installation teams

Develop, implement and maintain project WHS&E; management systems, plans and processes

Lead project risk management, including risk assessments, SWMS, SOPs, critical risk reviews and high-risk work activities

Manage WHS&E; requirements for subcontractor onboarding, induction, compliance and ongoing performance

Lead site inspections, assurance and audit activities and ensure corrective actions are effectively managed and closed

Lead investigations into incidents, near misses and environmental events, including statutory reporting and follow-up actions

Monitor and report on WHS&E; performance, compliance, environmental risks and emerging issues

Act as the lead WHS&E; representative with the client, Principal Contractor, regulatory authorities, subcontractors and other key stakeholders

Lead consultation and engagement across the project, including safety committees, coordination meetings and toolbox talks

Oversee emergency preparedness and response, injury management and return-to-work activities

About you

It’s an exciting time to join.

SSI SCHAEFER continues to grow across Australia, with one of our key projects entering an exciting phase and our teams expanding to support its delivery. It’s a great time to join the business and be part of what’s ahead.

About the role

The Project WHS&E; Manager is responsible for leading the effective management of health, safety and environmental requirements across the project. As a key member of the project delivery team, the role ensures WHS&E; requirements are integrated into project planning and execution and that the project operates in accordance with legislative, client,



Principal Contractor and SSI SCHAEFER requirements. Working closely with project leadership, site management, subcontractors and other stakeholders, the role provides specialist WHS&E; leadership and advice, manages project WHS&E; risks and performance, and leads the project WHS&E; team to support the safe and successful delivery of the project.

Key responsibilities

Lead WHS&E; across the project, ensuring safety and environmental requirements are integrated into project planning and delivery

Lead, coach and develop the project WHS&E; team and promote a proactive safety culture across the project

Provide specialist WHS&E; advice to project leadership, Site Managers, Supervisors and installation teams

Develop, implement and maintain project WHS&E; management systems, plans and processes

Lead project risk management, including risk assessments, SWMS, SOPs, critical risk reviews and high-risk work activities

Manage WHS&E; requirements for subcontractor onboarding, induction, compliance and ongoing performance

Lead site inspections, assurance and audit activities and ensure corrective actions are effectively managed and closed

Lead investigations into incidents, near misses and environmental events, including statutory reporting and follow-up actions

Monitor and report on WHS&E; performance, compliance, environmental risks and emerging issues

Act as the lead WHS&E; representative with the client, Principal Contractor, regulatory authorities, subcontractors and other key stakeholders

Lead consultation and engagement across the project, including safety committees, coordination meetings and toolbox talks

Oversee emergency preparedness and response, injury management and return-to-work activities

About you

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

- Minimum 10 years' relevant WHS&E; experience within construction, installation or major project environments, including substantial experience in a senior WHS&E; leadership role
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and managing WHS&E; management systems within complex project environments
- Strong knowledge and practical application of Australian WHS legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice and relevant standards
- Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing WHS&E; personnel and supporting project teams to achieve WHS&E; outcomes
- Extensive experience in project risk management, including risk assessment, critical control verification and high-risk work activities
- Demonstrated experience managing contractor and subcontractor WHS&E; requirements, including onboarding, consultation,



compliance and performance
- Experience leading incident investigations, root cause analysis and the implementation and monitoring of corrective and preventative actions
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering WHS&E; assurance programs, including audits, inspections and compliance activities
- Sound knowledge of environmental management, environmental risk controls and compliance requirements
- Strong understanding of high-risk construction and installation activities
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide practical advice and influence WHS&E; outcomes at all levels
- Diploma of Work Health and Safety
- Current Construction Industry White Card and Australian Driver Licence
- Formal Incident Investigation training

Experience in industrial automation, intralogistics, material handling or similar complex installation projects, commissioning activities and ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

The SSI SCHAEFER Group is a leading global solution provider for all areas of intralogistics. With innovative technologies and software, the family-owned company empowers customers to increase the efficiency and sustainability of their storage, picking and transport processes. From full automated warehouses, with individual service and maintenance offers, to manual and semi-automated systems, SSI SCHAEFER offers cost effective intralogistics solutions from a single source, for small and medium-sized businesses as well as large companies. SSI SCHAEFER has also become one of the largest vendors of software for internal material flow control and offers all possibilities for sustainable resource management with modern real-time analyses, smart data processing and optimisation algorithms.With SSI SCHAEFER Plastics, the company is also an expert in sustainable container systems and customized constructive packaging, as well as solutions for wase and recycling management.

SSI SCHAEFER employs more than 8,800 people at is international headquarter in Neunkirchen (Germany) and in approximately 80 operating companies globally, including seven production facilities on six continents.In fiscal year 2024, the company generated a revenue of EUR 2.0 billion.

For years, the SSI SCHAEFER Group has relied on trusted partnerships and strong brands. The Group also includes the robotics specialist RO-BER, the SAP specialist SWAN, the robotics and AGV expert DS AUTOMOTION and the start-up SupplyBrain.

Our commitment to Work Health and Safety

We have a strong focus on and commitment to health and safety and expect all workers to:

- Comply with relevant WHS legislation
- Follow company policies and procedures
- Proactively report hazards and incidents
- Contribute to a protected working environment for all, including psychological and psychosocial safety

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📌 Project WHS&E Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 SSI Schaefer
📍 New South Wales