Requisition ID: 300872

- Relocation Authorized: None

- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

- Work Location: Perth, WA

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Project Overview:

Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These large, complex and multi-disciplined projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place. #LI-AF1

Bechtel is providing a wide variety project and contract management services,



crossing all disciplines, to customers in Western Australia to support exciting capital works programmes, including in aviation, defence and energy infrastructure. We are looking for people to join us in a long-term relationship to deliver these services in and around Perth where we are working within integrated teams with our customers and to help build Bechtel’s capabilities for even greater opportunities in the future.

Job Summary:

A key leadership role within the Project Management Office, responsible for leading and strengthening WHS capability across Perth Airport projects.

The WHS Manager Projects builds a connected and capable project WHS team, providing clear direction, coaching and practical support so team members can perform effectively and continue to develop.

The role supports project establishment and mobilisation, helping project teams embed PAPL WHS requirements, updated procedures, programs and tools from the outset. It provides expert advice, assurance and oversight across the project lifecycle, including safety in design, risk management, contractor management and continuous improvement, to enable safe and consistent project delivery.

Major Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Development

- Creates an inclusive, accountable WHS team with clear priorities,



roles and expectations.

- Builds capability through coaching, feedback, development planning, knowledge sharing and targeted upskilling.

- Supports effective onboarding and integration of recent WHS team members.

- Promotes collaboration, consistency and sharing of lessons and resources across projects.

- Monitors team capacity and wellbeing, addressing resourcing and capability gaps.

- Influences project and senior leaders to demonstrate visible WHS leadership and accountability.

WHS Systems, Programs and Improvement

- Leads implementation of PAPL WHS procedures, systems, programs and tools across the project portfolio.

- Translates corporate WHS requirements into practical project arrangements and guidance.

- Monitors implementation and provides coaching or corrective support where required.

- Supports identification of WHS risks, effective controls and improvement priorities using assurance findings and performance data.

Project Planning and Delivery

- Defines WHS requirements, accountabilities, interfaces and assurance activities during project establishment and mobilisation.

- Embeds WHS requirements into planning, design, procurement, contractor engagement and delivery.

- Reviews WHS plans and key documentation for alignment with PAPL requirements and project risks.

- Provides practical WHS advice and supports safety in design, risk reviews, readiness assessments and governance activities.

Contractor Management

- Embeds PAPL contractor WHS requirements throughout procurement, onboarding, mobilisation, delivery and close‑out.

- Clarifies WHS accou

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