Construction Site Safety Champion

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW is seeking an experienced WHS Coordinator for an immediate start on a construction project based in Moorebank. The role involves supporting the site team and ensuring adherence to the client's safety management systems in a hands-on, site-based capacity alongside supervision, subcontractors and client representatives.

The successful candidate will manage permit-to-work processes, conduct site walks, monitor PPE and SWMS compliance, and promote safe

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a site-based safety role within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of WHS requirements, SWMS and permit-to-work systems.
• Experience in a Tier 1 or highly regulated construction environment is highly regarded.
• Confident communicating with site teams, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the client's permit-to-work system, ensuring permits are submitted ahead of planned works.
• Facilitate daily permit sign-ons and sign-offs with subcontractors and trades.
• Liaise with the Site Supervisor to understand upcoming works and plan permit requirements.
• Conduct regular site walks, monitoring compliance with PPE, SWMS, permits and site safety requirements.
• Identify and address safety concerns proactively.
• Liaise with the client on a daily basis, maintaining a positive and professional working relationship.
• Assist with daily deliveries, materials handling and general site organisation.
• Promote good housekeeping and safe work practices across the site.
• Complete Life Card inspections through the client's online system.

Skills

Site safety

WHS knowledge

Permit-to-work

Communication

Attention to detail

Rapport building

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW is seeking an experienced WHS Coordinator for an immediate start on a construction project based in Moorebank. The role involves supporting the site team and ensuring adherence to the client's safety management systems in a hands-on, site-based capacity alongside supervision, subcontractors and client representatives.

The successful candidate will manage permit-to-work processes, conduct site walks, monitor PPE and SWMS compliance, and promote safe