EHS Officer

Reitsma Constructions Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Reitsma Constructions Pty Ltd is seeking a proactive EHS Officer to drive site inspections, audits and reporting across multiple projects. The role involves coordinating with subcontractors, clients, consultants, and authorities, with travel to sites as required.

The ideal candidate holds a Work Health and Safety qualification, deep WHS knowledge, and strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to foster a safety-focused, high-quality culture on site.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of commercial construction industry.
• Formal qualifications in Work Health and Safety (e.g. Cert IV or Diploma).
• Deep understanding of Australian WHS, codes of practice, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage Quality Management Plans, Project Management Plans and Safety in Design Plans across multiple projects.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to monitor construction quality, safety and the environment.
• Collaborate with site teams to ensure all construction works meet project specifications, codes, and standards.
• Oversee the management of quality documentation including ITPs, NCRs, and defect records.
• Coordinate subcontractor quality compliance and drive best practices.
• Assist in the preparation of overall system compliance across Quality, Safety and the Environment.
• Support the safety team with safety inspections and administration, including SWMS reviews, toolbox talks, and hazard reporting.
• Work closely with WHS team to promote a strong safety and quality culture.
• Provide training and mentoring on quality procedures to site staff and subcontractors.
• Participate in project handovers and ensure all quality documentation is completed and submitted.

Skills

Quality management

Safety in design

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Cert IV/ Diploma in Work Health and Safety

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking a pro-active and detail-oriented EHS Officer to join our growing team. You will perform site inspections, project audits and report preparation, while actively contributing to a positive teamwork environment. The role involves interaction with external customers (subcontractors, clients, consultants, suppliers, local authorities) and internal customers in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced and demanding environment requiring travel.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manageQuality Management Plans, Project Management Plans and Safety in Design Plansacross multiple projects
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to monitor constructionquality, safety and the environment.
• Collaborate with site teams to ensure allconstruction works meet project specifications, codes, and standards
• Oversee the management of our quality documentation including ITPs, NCRs, and defect records
• Coordinatesubcontractor quality complianceand drive best practices
• Assist in the preparationof overall system compliance across Quality, Safety and the Environment.
• Support the safety team withsafety inspections and administration, including assisting with SWMS reviews, toolbox talks, and hazard reporting
• Work closely with WHS team to promote a strong safety and quality culture
• Provide training and mentoring on quality procedures to site staff and subcontractors
• Participate in project handovers and ensure all quality documentation is completed and submitted

About you

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the commercial construction industry
• Formal qualifications in Work Health and Safety (e.g. Cert IV or Diploma) preferred
• Deep understanding of Australian WHS, codes of practice, and industry standards
• Understanding of Environmental Legislation
• Understanding of Quality Assurance Requirements
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal
• Computer literacy - Google workspace, MS Office, MS Project
• High-level analytical, problem solving and creative thinking skills
• Ability to work independently with a project team