Construction WHS Manager: Lead Safety & Compliance

Epiphany Training + Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiphany Training + Consulting – Marsden Park NSW is seeking a hands-on WHS Manager to oversee workplace health and safety across multiple active construction projects. You will ensure compliance with legislation, contractual obligations, and company WHS systems while promoting a strong safety culture on site.

Reporting to senior management, you will lead risk assessments, audits and incident investigations, develop safety policies, and coach site teams to meet obligations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in a WHS management role within the construction industry.
• Demonstrated WHS experience across commercial, industrial or other large-scale building construction projects.
• Experience managing WHS requirements across multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience in data centre construction will be viewed favourably.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Strong ability to develop, review and implement WHS documentation, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience conducting site safety audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to support, coach and influence project and site teams.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with WHS management software, particularly HammerTech.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining high standards of site safety.

Responsibilities

• Actively communicate and promote workplace health and safety information to project teams and provide support in meeting their safety obligations.
• Manage WHS requirements across multiple active construction projects.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with contractual requirements, relevant legislation, standards and company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with BY Group's WHS and Integrated Management Systems.
• Complete site-based safety audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for WHS matters across assigned projects.
• Develop, review and implement WHS policies, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Provide recommendations to senior management on WHS best practice and opportunities for improvement.
• Coach and educate employees on their WHS responsibilities and support site teams in meeting their obligations.
• Ensure safety and compliance training requirements are met and identify ongoing training requirements.
• Conduct or coordinate incident and accident investigations to determine contributing factors and recommend preventative actions.
• Promote a safe working environment amongst all personnel and lead by example.
• Liaise with auditors and external parties to support company accreditations and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate rehabilitation and return-to-work programs where required.
• Assist project teams with Standard Operating Procedures and ensure documentation remains current.
• Maintain accurate WHS records and documentation through HammerTech.

Skills

WHS management

Construction industry experience

Safety audits and risk assessments

Incident investigations

HammerTech proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership & coaching

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Epiphany Training + Consulting – Marsden Park NSW is seeking a hands-on WHS Manager to oversee workplace health and safety across multiple active construction projects. You will ensure compliance with legislation, contractual obligations, and company WHS systems while promoting a strong safety culture on site.

Reporting to senior management, you will lead risk assessments, audits and incident investigations, develop safety policies, and coach site teams to meet obligations.