Senior WHS&E Manager for Major Australian Project

SSI Schaefer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI SCHAEFER is seeking a Project WHS&E Manager to lead the health, safety and environmental function for the ALDI automated distribution centre project in Bradfield, Western Sydney. You will guide the safety team and work with delivery teams to implement practical controls on site.

The role focuses on planning high‑risk activities, managing evolving risks, and ensuring compliance with Australian WHS requirements across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in WHS&E with project/site leadership responsibility.
• Leading safety professionals and managing contractor/subcontractor performance.
• Managing risks in complex construction and installation activities.
• Developing and overseeing WHS&E systems, assurance programs and investigations.
• Applying Australian WHS requirements and environmental controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the project WHS&E team with clear priorities.
• Advise project leadership on significant risks and controls for safe delivery.
• Lead WHS&E planning for complex installation and high-risk activities.
• Manage WHS&E interfaces with client, principal contractor and subcontractors.
• Oversee project systems, investigations and environmental compliance.

Skills

Senior WHS&E leadership

Leading safety professionals

Risk management

Incident investigations

Education

Diploma in Work Health and Safety

Tools

Australian WHS requirements

Job description

SSI SCHAEFER is seeking a Project WHS&E Manager to lead the health, safety and environmental function for the ALDI automated distribution centre project in Bradfield, Western Sydney. You will guide the safety team and work with delivery teams to implement practical controls on site.

The role focuses on planning high‑risk activities, managing evolving risks, and ensuring compliance with Australian WHS requirements across the project lifecycle.