Health Safety & Environment Manager

Location: Melbourne
Discipline: Construction
Salary: AUD160000 to AUD220000
Contact name: Alastair Bray
Contact email: abray@bluestonerecruitment.com
Job ref: 1641884
Published: 12 days ago
An established and growing residential construction business is seeking an experienced OHSE Manager to lead the health, safety and wellbeing function across a diverse portfolio of residential projects throughout Victoria.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone passionate about building a proactive safety culture. You'll work closely with senior operational leaders, influence business-wide safety initiatives, mentor field-based safety professionals and drive continuous improvement across multiple construction sites.

What's on offer
  • Senior leadership role with influence across the business
  • Stable, growing residential builder with a strong project pipeline
  • Opportunity to shape safety strategy and culture
  • Supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement
  • Competitive salary package + vehicle allowance
The Role

Reporting to the Building Managers, you'll be responsible for leading the organisation's OHSE function across residential construction operations.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Lead and promote a positive safety-first culture across all construction sites
  • Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Codes of Practice and company standards
  • Develop, maintain and improve safety management systems, policies and procedures
  • Conduct audits, site inspections and safety reviews across active projects
  • Lead incident investigations, risk assessments and corrective actions
  • Mentor and manage field-based OHSE personnel
  • Oversee contractor compliance, inductions and toolbox talks
  • Manage injury management and Return to Work processes
  • Deliver safety reporting, analytics and recommendations to senior leadership
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and behavioural safety programs
About You
  • 5 years minimum experience in similar position within residential or commercial building
  • Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and compliance requirements
  • Experience managing audits, investigations and safety systems
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience leading and developing safety teams
  • Strong organisational and reporting capability
Please apply below, for further information contact Alastair on 0433697422 or abray@bluestonerecruitment.com