On-Site WHSE Manager — High-Rise Safety Lead

Simplified Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $180k + super

Full-time site-based

Long-term project through 2028

Family-owned builder

Job summary

Simplified Recruitment is recruiting a WHSE Manager for a high-rise residential project in Waterloo, Sydney. You will own day-to-day WHSE on site, lead a Safety Officer, and collaborate with senior safety staff to maintain safety and environmental standards across a complex build.

You will review SWMS/JSA, manage high-risk permits for cranes and lifts, and drive toolbox talks. A trade background and Cert IV WHS are highly regarded, with long-term project security through late 2028.

Qualifications

• High-rise construction experience essential, multi-level builds with basements and façade work.
• Trade background in rigging, cranes, formwork, steel erection is highly valued.
• Proven ability to review SWMS/JSA, manage high-risk permits and lift planning.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day WHSE on site and lead the Safety Officer.
• Run inspections, audits and safety observations across all fronts.
• Review and approve SWMS, JSA, SDS and high-risk work permits; ensure paperwork matches on-site work.
• Stop unsafe work on the spot and reset with the crew.
• Lead incident investigations and drive corrective actions.

Skills

High-rise construction

Trade background

SWMS/JSA review

Environmental management

First Aid

Procore

Education

Cert IV WHS

Tools

1Breadcrumb

Procore

Job description

Simplified Recruitment is recruiting a WHSE Manager for a high-rise residential project in Waterloo, Sydney. You will own day-to-day WHSE on site, lead a Safety Officer, and collaborate with senior safety staff to maintain safety and environmental standards across a complex build.

You will review SWMS/JSA, manage high-risk permits for cranes and lifts, and drive toolbox talks. A trade background and Cert IV WHS are highly regarded, with long-term project security through late 2028.