Safety Manager - AUS

Deployed Global Solutions, LLC.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Deployed Global Solutions, LLC (DGS) is seeking a Safety Manager for a U.S. federal secure construction project to be served on site in the Northern Territory of Australia.

You will develop and administer a comprehensive health and safety program, ensuring compliance with local regulations, client requirements, and company policies. The role emphasizes hazard identification, inspections, incident investigations, and safety training to create a proactive safety culture for employees,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in safety-related field.
• Minimum 10 years construction safety management experience.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan (SSHP).
• Ensure regulatory and client compliance on site.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and corrective actions.
• Lead safety briefings and orientations.
• Investigate incidents and prepare reports with corrective actions.
• Coordinate emergency procedures and drills.
• Maintain safety records and permits.
• Promote continuous safety improvements.

Skills

Federal construction safety

Safety program administration

Leadership

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Expected Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 per year

A Veteran owned full-service national security operation, Deployed Global Solutions, LLC (DGS) delivers low visibility, intelligent, agile, resilient, and secure turnkey mission solutions that are tailored to meet the global needs of our customers. At DGS, we are one team, working together to develop mission solutions – anywhere, anytime.

The Safety Manager will develop, implement, and administer a health and safety program on site for a U.S. federal secure construction project in the Northern Territory of Australia. The Safety Manager will ensure compliance with local regulations, as well as company policies and client requirements. The Safety Manager promotes a proactive safety culture by identifying hazards, conducting inspections, investigating incidents, and providing safety training to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, subcontractors, and visitors.

Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project’s Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan (SSHP).
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, project specifications, client requirements, and company policies.
• Conduct daily site safety inspections to identify hazards and verify corrective actions are completed.
• Lead daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and new employee orientations.
• Review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Pre-Task Plans with project teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure safe work practices and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and property damage events, and prepare detailed reports with corrective actions.
• Coordinate emergency response procedures, drills, and evacuation planning.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and enforce project safety requirements.
• Maintain all required safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, permits, and regulatory compliance records.
• Coordinate with project management to integrate safety into project planning and scheduling.
• Stop work when imminent hazards or unsafe conditions are identified and ensure corrective actions are implemented before work resumes.
• Participate in safety meetings and inspections.
• Promote continuous improvement through hazard recognition, employee engagement, and safety awareness initiatives.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills / Specifications

• Demonstrable expertise in federal construction project and site safety requirements, controls, oversight and communications.
• Practiced ability to administer each element of a safety program for a large federal construction project, with appropriate reporting and issue-raising to company management.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not require the supervision of direct reports.

This job operates in construction environments, inside and outside, in all weather conditions, and in professional offices. The employee must routinely use tools of the construction trades and standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to twist, turn, bend, lift, kneel, climb, and stand. Regular lifting up to 75 lbs. may occur.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position located in the Northern Territory of Australia. Must be willing and available to relocate for an assignment of up to 24 months. Typical hours are 40+ hours per week. Weekends and holidays may be required.

Travel

No travel is required other than to and from the construction site in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of construction safety management experience, including experience working on commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or government construction projects.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Must have and maintain a Top Secret federal security clearance with eligibility for SCI.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and Australia.
• Must be able to pass federal contract OCONUS deployment requirements published by the US Government from time to time.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug test and motor vehicle record review.
• Must possess a valid driver's license compliant with REAL ID requirements.

AAP / EEO Statement

Deployed Global Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affi‑rmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this job may change without notice.

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