Description

OHS Leadership & Project Support:

- Lead and manage OHS requirements across major construction, installation and commissioning projects.
- Develop, implement and maintain project-specific OHS Management Plans, procedures and safety documentation in line with customer requirements and Vertiv standards.
- Provide practical OHS leadership and advice to Project Managers, Site Managers, Commissioning teams and subcontractors.
- Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, risk reviews and compliance assessments.
- Review and monitor SWMS, risk assessments, permits and subcontractor safety documentation.
- Support high-risk activities including electrical works, energisation, lifting operations, working at heights and commissioning.
- Lead incident, injury, near-miss and high-potential event investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Monitor project safety performance, trends and OHS reporting to project and senior management.
- Drive workforce engagement through toolbox talks, safety meetings and proactive safety initiatives.
- Manage subcontractor OHS performance, onboarding and ongoing compliance.
- Liaise with clients, principal contractors and key project stakeholders on OHS matters.
- Promote a strong and proactive safety culture across project teams and site operations.

- Work collaboratively with the broader EHS team to ensure consistent messaging is delivered across all sites.
- Partner with the broader EHS team to deliver the EHS strategy across all field operations.

WHS, Environment & Quality:

- Ensure compliance with Australian WHS/OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, client requirements and Vertiv standards.
- Actively promote safety and empower personnel to identify hazards and stop unsafe work.




- Support continuous improvement, lessons learnt and sharing of OHS best practices across projects.

Specialist Knowledge:

- Strong knowledge of Australian WHS/OHS legislation and construction safety requirements.
- OHS experience within construction, electrical, mechanical, infrastructure or mission-critical project environments.
- Strong incident investigation, risk management, auditing and reporting capabilities.
- Experience managing OHS across complex projects involving multiple contractors and stakeholders.
- Data centre, critical infrastructure, electrical power systems or commissioning experience is highly regarded.

Practical Experience:

- Demonstrated experience in a project-based OHS management or senior safety role.
- Proven ability to influence project teams and subcontractors and drive positive safety outcomes.
- Experience supporting high-risk construction, installation and commissioning activities.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage clients, principal contractors and senior management.

Education/Qualification:

- Formal qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, WHS or a related discipline.
- Relevant construction safety qualifications and training applicable to the role.
- Incident investigation and auditing qualifications are highly regarded.

Personal Attributes:

- Visible, proactive and practical safety leader.
- Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced and complex project environments.
- Confident and decisive in managing safety risks and escalating critical issues.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Cooperative approach with a strong focus on project delivery and continuous improvement.

📌 Environmental Health (Sydney)
🏢 Environmental Health & Safety Manager
📍 Sydney