PPM is seeking a capable and safety-driven Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E;) Supervisor to join our Berth and Commodity Handling Projects delivery team. This is a pivotal role in supporting the safe execution of major infrastructure works in a dynamic construction workplace. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team under the guidance of the Project Manager and Project Controls Manager to embed a proactive safety and environmental culture across the project.
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- Safety & Environmental Leadership
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- Promote and uphold safety-first principles across all construction activities.
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- Maintain awareness and compliance with HS&E; management plans.
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- Implement and govern project-specific HS&E; documentation and systems.
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- Actively monitor construction activities and support the project team with incident management and safety improvement initiatives.
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- Governance & Compliance
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- Support preparation and review of HS&E; documentation including SWMS, JSEAs, and subcontractor safety plans.
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- Facilitate site inductions and contractor compliance tracking.
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- Assist in incident investigations and close-out processes using PPM systems
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- Audit contractor safety documentation and project compliance.
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- Planning & Delivery Support
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- Maintain and update HS&E; Management Plans and project governance documents.
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- Collaborate closely with engineering and construction teams to review risks and apply mitigation measures.
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- Participate in risk assessments, environmental reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
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Essential Requirements nn
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction, with 2+ years in a dedicated HS&E; role.
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- Proven experience working on civil construction projects.
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- Strong understanding of Australian Safety & Environmental Regulations.
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- Qualifications in Work Health and Safety (Cert IV or Diploma preferred).
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- High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project) and a working understanding of scheduling.
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Desirable Attributes nn
- Previous experience facilitating safety training and inductions.
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- Demonstrated ability to lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
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- Experience working with multi-contractor environments on major infrastructure projects.
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- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently within project deadlines.
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Why Join PPM? n
At PPM, we take pride in delivering complex infrastructure projects safely, sustainably, and collaboratively. You’ll be joining a high-performing team with a strong reputation for integrity, delivery excellence, and stakeholder trust. This is your chance to contribute meaningfully to a major infrastructure program, champion safety and environmental excellence, and shape outcomes that matter.