Simplified Recruitment Solutions – Sydney CBD NSW

WHS Manager – High-Rise Residential | Waterloo, Sydney $160k + super | Long-term project through to late 2028 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 2028. 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 setting





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

Strong 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 2028

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 (Sydney)
🏢 Simplified Recruitment Solutions
📍 Sydney