Job Description

Employee Health and Safety Manager (Construction)

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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 opportunity 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.

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This role requires an existing NV1 security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance.

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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 robust safety culture and ensure compliance.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Provide EH&S; leadership and advice across multiple project sites
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- Conduct regular site safety walks, Toolbox Talks and safety audits
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- Develop, review and approve SWMS, risk assessments, Take 5s and safety plans
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- Identify, assess and control EH&S; hazards
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- Lead incident, near-miss and accident investigations
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- Track corrective actions through to completion
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- Deliver and coordinate site inductions,



onboarding and EH&S; training
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- Coach managers and supervisors to strengthen safety leadership
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- Facilitate EHS committee meetings, represent the project at client EHS meetings, and deliver monthly performance and trend reporting
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- Drive continuous improvement across EHS systems, processes and documentation
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What You'll Bring:

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- Current NV1 security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance
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- Minimum 5 years' experience in an EH&S; management or advisory role
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- Demonstrated experience within project-based, field services or construction environments
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- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice and applicable standards
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- Experience developing, implementing and auditing EH&S; management systems
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- Proven ability to develop and approve SWMS, risk assessments and safety plans
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- Strong incident investigation and root-cause analysis experience
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- Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety as a minimum, with a Diploma or Degree highly regarded
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- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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- Ability to coach and influence people at all levels
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- Current Australian Driver's Licence
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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.

📌 Employee Health and Safety Manager (Construction) (Canberra)
🏢 Performance Drivers
📍 Canberra