Health And Safety Manager

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty Ltd; Townsville City; Vor Ort; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty Ltd is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for a major Townsville renewable energy project. The role involves leading safety strategies, directing teams, and ensuring high safety standards across evolving project sites.

You will influence the safety culture, partner with the Project Director, and manage high‑risk activities while coordinating with regulators, clients and contractors to achieve compliant and high‑performing operations.

Qualifikationen

• Tertiary or diploma in Workplace Health & Safety or related discipline.
• 10+ years of health and safety experience in construction, infrastructure, energy or renewables.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and ISO 45001/ISO 14001.
• Experience in contractor management, audits and incident investigations.
• Proactive safety leader with strong communication and influence across levels.

Aufgaben

• Lead the implementation and oversight of health and safety management systems across renewable projects.
• Provide hands-on safety leadership, risk management and compliance advice to project teams and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, rail safety requirements (where applicable) and company standards.
• Lead incident investigations, audits and reporting, driving continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Build strong relationships with regulators, clients and internal stakeholders to support best-practice safety outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Audits & investigations

Risk management

Ausbildung

WHS qualification (diploma/tertiary)

Tools

WHS management systems (ISO 45001/ISO 14001)

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is a well-established engineering and construction organization delivering innovative solutions across the defense, transport and infrastructure sectors. With strong local expertise and the backing of an international parent company, the organization specializes in delivering complex projects through engineering excellence, collaborative partnerships and sustainable practices. Its commitment to innovation and quality helps create lasting value for clients, communities and the future.

About the role

For Townsville locals, this is an opportunity to work on a major renewable energy project close to home, while contributing to Queensland’s clean energy future.

FIFO opportunities are also available from Queensland home ports to Townsville.

We’re looking for a Health & Safety Manager with a hands-on leadership role, responsible for setting up safety strategies, managing high-risk activities, and ensuring all contractors and teams operate to the highest safety standards.

You will have direct influence on the safety culture and performance of the project, partnering closely with the Project Director to deliver a safe, compliant, and high-performing site.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and oversight of health and safety management systems across renewable projects.
  
• Provide hands-on safety leadership, risk management and compliance advice to project teams and contractors.
  
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, rail safety requirements (where applicable) and the company standards.
  
• Lead incident investigations, audits and reporting, driving continuous improvement in safety performance.
  
• Build strong relationships with regulators, clients and internal stakeholders to support best-practice safety outcomes.
  

About you

• Tertiary or diploma-level qualification in Workplace Health & Safety or a related discipline.
  
• 10+ years’ experience in health and safety roles within construction, infrastructure, energy or renewables environments.
  
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and safety management systems (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001).
  
• Proven experience supporting contractor management, audits and incident investigations.
  
• A proactive, credible safety leader with strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
  
• Competitive remuneration: Market-aligned pay that recognizes your performance and contribution.
  
• Meaningful infrastructure projects: Opportunities to work across rail, roads, Defense, and renewable energy sectors.
  
• Career development: A strong focus on continuous learning, professional growth, and future leadership.
  
• Family-friendly parental leave: Flexible policies designed to support modern family life.
  
• Work-life flexibility: Adjusted hours, and job sharing to support individual needs.