OHS&E Officer - Melbourne

TradeTech Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Employee benefits

Varied civil projects

Career growth

Safety‑focused team

Job summary

TradeTech Australia is seeking an experienced OHS&E Officer to support field teams across civil construction sites. You will identify risks, implement practical controls and foster a proactive safety culture.

You’ll lead risk assessments, investigations and safety briefings, while maintaining compliance documentation and inductions. A White Card and current driver’s licence are required, with travel between sites anticipated.

Qualifications

• Experience in a safety or environmental role within civil construction or utilities.
• Strong knowledge of OHS legislation and environmental obligations on EBA sites.
• Practical, approachable communication and confidence engaging with people at all levels.
• Ability to influence safe behaviours and follow through on actions.
• White Card and current driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel between sites.
• Additional high‑risk work licences are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site safety and environmental inspections across civil construction sites.
• Work with supervisors and crews to identify hazards and implement practical controls.
• Lead risk assessments and incident investigations, and follow through on corrective actions.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Maintain clear reports, compliance registers and audit documentation.
• Help teams meet company, legislative and environmental requirements.

Skills

Safety experience

OHS legislation knowledge

Communication

Influence safe behaviours

White Card

Driver's licence

Travel willingness

High‑risk licences

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced OHS&E Officer who enjoys working alongside field teams and turning safety requirements into practical solutions.

You’ll be a visible presence across our sites, building relationships with mangers, supervisors and crews, identifying risks and helping teams work safely. This is an opportunity to take ownership, contribute ideas and strengthen a positive, proactive safety culture.

We’re looking for an experienced OHS&E Officer who enjoys working alongside field teams and turning safety requirements into practical solutions.

You’ll be a visible presence across our sites, building relationships with mangers, supervisors and crews, identifying risks and helping teams work safely. This is an opportunity to take ownership, contribute ideas and strengthen a positive, proactive safety culture.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct site safety and environmental inspections across EBA and non-EBA civil construction sites.

• Work with supervisors and crews to identify hazards and implement practical controls.

• Lead risk assessments and incident investigations, and follow corrective actions through to completion.

• Deliver engaging inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.

• Maintain clear, accurate reports, compliance registers and audit documentation.

• Help teams meet company, legislative and environmental requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a safety or environmental role within civil construction or utilities.

• Strong knowledge of OHS legislation, environmental obligations and safety requirements on EBA sites.

• A practical, approachable communication style and confidence engaging with people at all levels.

• The ability to influence safe behaviours, resolve issues and follow through on actions.

• A White Card and current driver’s licence.

• Willingness to travel between sites.

• Additional high-risk work licences will be highly regarded.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary recognising your skills and experience.

• Company vehicle for travel between sites.

• Access to our Employee Benefits Program.

• Varied work across civil infrastructure projects.

• Opportunities to build your capability and grow professionally.

• A team that values safety, collaboration and your contribution.

• The opportunity to shape improvements and see the impact of your work.