Employee Health and Safety Manager (Construction)
Are you an experienced Employee Health and Safety professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of safety across major projects? This is an excellent prospect to join a project team in Canberra in a key EH&S; leadership role driving the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of EH&S; across all project sites, while aligning with client's requirements and applicable WHS legislation.
This role requires an existing NV1 security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance.
You'll be responsible for providing proactive, hands-on safety leadership across multiple project sites, working closely with project management, supervisors, employees, subcontractors, clients and regulators to maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance.
This is a permanent, full-time role based fully on-site in Canberra. Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide EH&S; leadership and advice across multiple project sites
Conduct regular site safety walks, Toolbox Talks and safety audits
Develop, review and approve SWMS, risk assessments, Take 5s and safety plans
Identify, assess and control EH&S; hazards
Lead incident, near-miss and accident investigations
Track corrective actions through to completion
Deliver and coordinate site inductions,



onboarding and EH&S; training
Coach managers and supervisors to strengthen safety leadership
Facilitate EHS committee meetings, represent the project at client EHS meetings, and deliver monthly performance and trend reporting
Drive continuous improvement across EHS systems, processes and documentation
What You'll Bring:
Current NV1 security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance
Minimum 5 years' experience in an EH&S; management or advisory role
Demonstrated experience within project-based, field services or construction environments
Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice and applicable standards
Experience developing, implementing and auditing EH&S; management systems
Proven ability to develop and approve SWMS, risk assessments and safety plans
Strong incident investigation and root-cause analysis experience
Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety as a minimum, with a Diploma or Degree highly regarded
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to coach and influence people at all levels
Current Australian Driver's Licence
You'll have the opportunity to play a highly visible role in creating a strong safety culture across a complex project environment, while working closely with project leadership, clients, subcontractors and site teams.
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📌 Employee Health And Safety Manager (Construction) (Canberra)
🏢 Performance Drivers
📍 Canberra