Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Environmental Health & Safety Manager; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an experienced OHS Leader to drive safety across major construction, installation and commissioning projects. You will develop project-specific OHS Management Plans and lead practical safety guidance for project teams and subcontractors.

Strong incident investigation, risk management and auditing capabilities are essential, along with a collaborative approach to align with Vertiv's EHS strategy and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Formal OHS qualification and construction safety training required.
• Experience with incident investigation and regulatory audits preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement safety management plans across projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage OHS requirements across major construction, installation and commissioning projects.
• Develop, implement and maintain project-specific OHS Management Plans and safety documentation.
• Provide practical OHS leadership to Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, risk reviews and compliance assessments.
• Review SWMS, risk assessments, permits and subcontractor safety documentation.
• Lead investigations of incidents, injuries and near-misses with root cause analysis.
• Monitor safety performance and provide OHS reporting to senior management.
• Drive toolbox talks and safety initiatives; manage subcontractor OHS performance.
• Liaise with clients and main contractors on OHS matters; promote safety culture.
• Collaborate with the broader EHS team to align safety messaging and strategy.

Skills

OHS leadership

Incident investigation

Risk management

Auditing

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

WHS qualifications

Incident investigation qualification

Job description

Description

OHS Leadership & Project Support:

• Lead and manage OHS requirements across major construction, installation and commissioning projects.
• Develop, implement and maintain project-specific OHS Management Plans, procedures and safety documentation in line with customer requirements and Vertiv standards.
• Provide practical OHS leadership and advice to Project Managers, Site Managers, Commissioning teams and subcontractors.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, risk reviews and compliance assessments.
• Review and monitor SWMS, risk assessments, permits and subcontractor safety documentation.
• Support high-risk activities including electrical works, energisation, lifting operations, working at heights and commissioning.
• Lead incident, injury, near-miss and high-potential event investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor project safety performance, trends and OHS reporting to project and senior management.
• Drive workforce engagement through toolbox talks, safety meetings and proactive safety initiatives.
• Manage subcontractor OHS performance, onboarding and ongoing compliance.
• Liaise with clients, principal contractors and key project stakeholders on OHS matters.
• Promote a strong and proactive safety culture across project teams and site operations.

• Work collaboratively with the broader EHS team to ensure consistent messaging is delivered across all sites.
• Partner with the broader EHS team to deliver the EHS strategy across all field operations.

WHS, Environment & Quality:

• Ensure compliance with Australian WHS/OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, client requirements and Vertiv standards.
• Actively promote safety and empower personnel to identify hazards and stop unsafe work.
• Support continuous improvement, lessons learnt and sharing of OHS best practices across projects.

Specialist Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of Australian WHS/OHS legislation and construction safety requirements.
• OHS experience within construction, electrical, mechanical, infrastructure or mission-critical project environments.
• Strong incident investigation, risk management, auditing and reporting capabilities.
• Experience managing OHS across complex projects involving multiple contractors and stakeholders.
• Data centre, critical infrastructure, electrical power systems or commissioning experience is highly regarded.

Practical Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a project-based OHS management or senior safety role.
• Proven ability to influence project teams and subcontractors and drive positive safety outcomes.
• Experience supporting high-risk construction, installation and commissioning activities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage clients, principal contractors and senior management.

Education/Qualification:

• Formal qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, WHS or a related discipline.
• Relevant construction safety qualifications and training applicable to the role.
• Incident investigation and auditing qualifications are highly regarded.

Personal Attributes:

• Visible, proactive and practical safety leader.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced and complex project environments.
• Confident and decisive in managing safety risks and escalating critical issues.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative approach with a strong focus on project delivery and continuous improvement.