Site Safety Lead – Construction & Tunneling

WeBuild; Cooma; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WeBuild is seeking a Site Safety Coordinator to oversee day-to-day coordination of site safety advisors and governance activities. You will ensure WHS systems are implemented for construction activities and act as the contact in the absence of the Site Safety Manager within delegated authority.

The role requires extensive experience in large-scale construction projects, strong leadership, auditing, and incident investigation skills, with a focus on safe delivery and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Work Health & Safety or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply WHS legislation, codes of practice and Australian Standards.
• Complete audits and risk assessments.
• Provide advice and support to the construction management team to ensure compliance with statutory FGJV and Client safety obligations.
• Implement Safety plans and subsidiary systems documentation.
• Communicate Safety issues and standards.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Area Safety Activity Schedule.
• Coordinate implementation of the Area Safety Activity Schedule and initiatives, including but not necessarily limited to Safety Compliance Audits
• Workplace Inspections
• System data input and interpretation
• Emergency Drills and Exercises.
• Coordinate the area Safety team to ensure adequate resources.
• Assist in identifying and delivering Safety training requirements.
• Analyse and report FGJV lead and lag targets to Project Management.
• Ensure all incidents are reported, investigations conducted, and information closed out in time.
• Promote a proactive safety culture.
• Ensure personal KPI requirements are met.
• Manage, coach and mentor Site Safety Advisors.
• Ensure HSE representation at key meetings.
• Complete deliverables on time and to high quality.
• Support Operations Safety Managers as required.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Stakeholder Communication

Training & Mentoring

HSE Documentation

Education

Diploma – Work Health & Safety or equivalent

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Construction Induction Card

White Card

ICAM

Internal Auditing

Drivers Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

WeBuild is seeking a Site Safety Coordinator to oversee day-to-day coordination of site safety advisors and governance activities. You will ensure WHS systems are implemented for construction activities and act as the contact in the absence of the Site Safety Manager within delegated authority.

The role requires extensive experience in large-scale construction projects, strong leadership, auditing, and incident investigation skills, with a focus on safe delivery and regulatory compliance.