WHS & Compliance Manager – Construction Safety & ISO 45001

Total Project Australia; South Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Project Australia is seeking a WHS & Compliance Manager to lead the Work Health & Safety program and the organisation's compliance framework across operations. You will ensure ISO 45001 and FSC-aligned management systems are implemented consistently, while working with management, project teams and subcontractors to drive continual improvement.

Your role includes overseeing site inspections, audits, incident investigations and critical reporting to management, with emphasis on safe

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' WHS experience in construction, civil, infrastructure or mining industries.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
• Demonstrated experience managing WHS systems across multiple projects.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractor WHS compliance.
• Strong understanding of Australian WHS legislation and Codes of Practice.
• Excellent written communication and report writing skills.
• High level computer literacy and experience using digital management systems.
• Current White Card.
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continual improvement of the company's WHS Management System.
• Provide practical WHS advice and support to operational teams.
• Promote a positive and accountable safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and contractual WHS obligations.
• Conduct regular site inspections and compliance audits.
• Identify hazards, risks and non-conformances.
• Monitor corrective actions through to completion.
• Report WHS performance and recommendations to management.
• Manage subcontractor WHS prequalification and onboarding.
• Review subcontractor WHS documentation before mobilisation.

Skills

WHS experience

Site inspections

Audits

Incident investigations

Subcontractor management

Report writing

Communication

Computer literacy

White Card

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Job description

Total Project Australia is seeking a WHS & Compliance Manager to lead the Work Health & Safety program and the organisation's compliance framework across operations. You will ensure ISO 45001 and FSC-aligned management systems are implemented consistently, while working with management, project teams and subcontractors to drive continual improvement.

Your role includes overseeing site inspections, audits, incident investigations and critical reporting to management, with emphasis on safe