Simplified Recruitment Solutions – Sydney CBD NSW
WHS Manager – High-Rise Residential | Waterloo, Sydney
$160k + super | Long-term project through to late ****
A leading Sydney high-rise residential builder is looking for an experienced WHS Manager to take ownership of safety on a major development in Waterloo.
This is a hands-on, site-based role for someone who's built their career on the tools and the slab — not behind a desk.
You'll cover short-term leave across Waterloo and Epping to start, then move permanently onto the Waterloo project for the duration of the build.
The project
A significant residential development ranging from 6 to 21 levels, programmed through to late ****.
As the site scales, you'll be the person driving consistent safety standards, processes and behaviours across the development.
The role
Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll own day-to-day WHS across the site.
You'll work alongside the existing Safety Officer and coordinate with the broader safety function, including a senior National Safety Manager and an EBA roving Safety Officer.
This isn't a systems-and-paperwork role.
We want someone who can walk onto a slab, watch the work happening, and immediately know whether trades are operating safely and to their SWMS.
You'll:
Drive WHS compliance and best practice across a complex high-rise environment




Run regular inspections, audits and safety observations
Review and monitor SWMS, ensuring work is performed accordingly
Spot hazards and shut down risks before they become incidentsEngage directly with subbies, trade supervisors and site crews
Challenge unsafe practices confidently and constructively
Support incident investigations, reporting and corrective actions
Maintain WHS documentation and project-specific systems
Mentor the existing Safety Officer as the project grows
About you
High-rise construction experience – essential and non-negotiable
Proven on live, complex high-rise sites
Solid practical grasp of construction methodology, sequencing, trades and site ops
Able to assess work in real time and call SWMS compliance on the spot
Credible and confident with subbies, supervisors and crews
Proactive, visible, hands-on approach to safety
Occupational First Aid certification
What's on offer
Up to $160k + super, commensurate with experience
Full-time, site-based
Genuine long-term security — Waterloo programmed through to late ****
A key safety leadership role where you'll make a tangible impact as the project scales
You must hold FULL AUSTRALIAN WORK RIGHTS and reside in Sydney, NSW.
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📌 Whs Manager (On-Site) Waterlooo (New South Wales)
🏢 Simplified Recruitment Solutions
📍 New South Wales