Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager (Construction)

Performance Drivers Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Drivers Pty is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety across major Canberra construction projects, ensuring WHS compliance and continuous improvement of EHS systems on-site. The role requires NV1 clearance or ability to obtain it, with citizenship and security considerations for a permanent, full-time position.

Responsibilities include leading safety leadership across sites, conducting audits, developing SWMS and risk assessments, coordinating

Qualifications

• 5+ years in EH&S management or advisory role.
• Experience in project-based, field services or construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and standards.
• Experience developing and auditing EH&S management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide EH&S leadership across multiple project sites
• Conduct safety walks, toolbox talks, audits
• Develop and approve SWMS, risk assessments, Take 5s, safety plans
• Identify and control EH&S hazards
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations
• Track corrective actions to completion
• Deliver site inductions and EH&S training
• Coach managers to strengthen safety leadership
• Facilitate EHS committee meetings and reporting

Skills

EH&S leadership

Stakeholder management

Incident investigation

Safety training

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety

Diploma or Degree in WHS/related

Tools

SWMS development

Risk assessment software

Job description

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager (Construction)

Are you an experienced Employee Health and Safety professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of safety across major projects? This is an excellent opportunity to join a project team in Canberra in a key EH&S leadership role driving the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of EH&S across all project sites, while aligning with client's requirements and applicable WHS legislation.

This role requires an existing NV1 security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance.

You’ll be responsible for providing proactive, hands‑on safety leadership across multiple project sites, working closely with project management, supervisors, employees, subcontractors, clients and regulators to maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance.

This is a permanent, full‑time role based fully on-site in Canberra. Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide EH&S leadership and advice across multiple project sites
• Conduct regular site safety walks, Toolbox Talks and safety audits
• Develop, review and approve SWMS, risk assessments, Take 5s and safety plans
• Identify, assess and control EH&S hazards
• Lead incident, near‑miss and accident investigations
• Track corrective actions through to completion
• Deliver and coordinate site inductions, onboarding and EH&S training
• Coach managers and supervisors to strengthen safety leadership
• Facilitate EHS committee meetings, represent the project at client EHS meetings, and deliver monthly performance and trend reporting
• Drive continuous improvement across EHS systems, processes and documentation

What You’ll Bring:

• Current NV1 security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an EH&S management or advisory role
• Demonstrated experience within project‑based, field services or construction environments
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice and applicable standards
• Experience developing, implementing and auditing EH&S management systems
• Proven ability to develop and approve SWMS, risk assessments and safety plans
• Strong incident investigation and root‑cause analysis experience
• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety as a minimum, with a Diploma or Degree highly regarded
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to coach and influence people at all levels
• Current Australian Driver's Licence

You’ll have the opportunity to play a highly visible role in creating a strong safety culture across a complex project environment, while working closely with project leadership, clients, subcontractors and site teams.