safety manager

HR Partners; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad partners with a premier ACT contractor to recruit a dedicated Safety Manager who will oversee site safety standards across multiple subcontractors and projects, ensuring compliance and fostering a proactive safety culture.

You will lead safety leadership, risk assessments, policy audits and incident investigations, working closely with project managers and site supervisors to embed practical safety protocols into daily operations.

Qualifications

• High level knowledge of construction site safety regulations, standards and best practices.
• Proven track record managing site safety for up to 20 sub contractors simultaneously.
• Deep experience in construction safety, or PM with exceptional safety management skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication to drive a safety culture on site.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: Overseeing site safety management across approximately 20 sub contractors to ensure compliance.
• Risk Assessment: Conducting regular site inspections, hazard identifications, and risk assessments on active construction sites.
• Compliance & Policy: Implementing, maintaining, and auditing work health and safety policies and procedures.
• Project Liaison: Working alongside project managers and site supervisors to integrate practical safety protocols into daily operations.
• Incident Management: Investigating incidents, analyzing root causes, and implementing corrective action plans.

Skills

Safety Expertise

Sub Contractor Management

Background Options

Communication

Job description

The Opportunity At Randstad, we are partnering with a premier specialist contractor in the ACT to source a dedicated Safety Manager. This key position oversees site safety standards across multiple sub contractors and projects, ensuring full compliance and fostering a proactive safety culture.

What You Will Be Doing

Safety Leadership: Overseeing site safety management across approximately 20 sub contractors to ensure strict compliance with ACT safety standards.

Risk Assessment: Conducting regular site inspections, hazard identifications, and risk assessments on active construction sites.

Compliance & Policy: Implementing, maintaining, and auditing work health and safety policies and procedures.

Project Liaison: Working alongside project managers and site supervisors to integrate practical safety protocols into daily operations.

Incident Management: Investigating incidents, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective corrective action plans.

What We Are Looking For

Safety Expertise: High level knowledge of construction site safety regulations, standards, and best practices.

Sub Contractor Management: Proven track record managing site safety for up to 20 sub contractors simultaneously.

Background Options: Deep experience in construction safety, or a background as a Project Manager with exceptional safety management skills.

Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills to drive a positive safety culture on site.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.