Workplace Health And Safety Manager

Whelans Group Investments; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned safety company in Melbourne, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Workplace Health and Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across various projects. This role involves championing a safety culture, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with WHS legislation. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in WHS management, strong leadership skills, and technical knowledge of safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities are required.
• Proven ability to implement and monitor safety systems and training programs.
• Technical knowledge of WHS laws, standards, and practical applications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety culture across all projects and teams.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement hazard controls.
• Provide regular reports, memos, and KPI reviews to management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum five years' experience in WHS management

Job description

Location : Melbourne, Victoria (flexibility considered)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Commencement : Advance Recruitment for upcoming role

Annual Salary : $180K +, along with superannuation

Lead Safety Excellence Across High-Risk Projects

Whelans Group is seeking a seasoned Workplace Health and Safety Manager to lead our safety initiatives across construction and other diverse operations.

If you're passionate about building safer workplaces and driving compliance, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About Whelans Group

At Whelans, we're more than a family‑owned company – we're a thriving team passionate about delivering exceptional results across earthmoving, heavy haulage, road maintenance, quarries, civil construction, welding, fabricating, engineering, and traffic control.

With years of expertise and cutting‑edge tools, we live by our motto: "Making it Happen."

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you'll oversee WHS compliance, stakeholder engagement, and the implementation of industry‑leading safety practices.

This role is central to risk management, reporting, and embedding safety as a core operational value.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion safety culture across all projects and teams
• Deliver training, inductions, and toolbox talks
• Conduct risk assessments and implement hazard controls
• Maintain WHS systems, certifications, and audit readiness
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to uphold standards and drive improvement
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, HVNL, and VicRoads specifications
• Provide regular reports, memos, and KPI reviews to management

Key Selection Criteria

• Minimum five years' experience in WHS management and risk assessment
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Proven ability to implement and monitor safety systems and training programs
• Analytical and organisational skills for effective reporting and compliance
• Technical knowledge of WHS laws, standards, and practical applications

Why Join Us

Be part of a respected and growing company with a safety‑first culture

Work on diverse, impactful projects with supportive leadership

Access professional development and career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and onboarding support

How to Apply

If this sounds like the position for you, get your application in today!

Applications must include a resume and cover letter, addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

At Whelans, we are committed to equal opportunity and celebrate the diversity of our team.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life.

Please note: While we make every effort to update all applicants, due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for shortlisting may be contacted.

For any queries about this opportunity, please contact Alisha Caldwell, Recruitment and Human Resources Officer, at [email protected]