Senior Health & Safety Leader – Major Infrastructure Project

McConnell Dowell

Sydney

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 250,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

McConnell Dowell, in joint venture with Gamuda Australia, seeks an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead the HSE function on the Sydney Water Willoughby Submain Amplification Project. You will drive safety leadership, implement systems and foster a culture where everyone goes home safely.

You will partner with project leadership to develop capabilities of the HSE team, control risks on a major wastewater infrastructure site, and ensure compliance across all activities across Sydney's Lower

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of operational health and safety experience in construction.
Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
Strong experience managing safety across complex construction/infrastructure projects.
Proven leadership capability developing and supporting HSE teams.
Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management and auditing processes.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and ongoing management of the Health & Safety Management Plan and safety systems.
Drive a proactive safety culture, engaging with project teams, subcontractors and site personnel at all levels.
Provide leadership, coaching and development to the project HSE team.
Oversee incident investigations, risk assessments, audits and corrective actions.
Monitor high-risk construction activities and ensure effective safety controls.
Collaborate with project leadership to identify safety risks and maintain regulatory compliance.