Job no: 494349
Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: New South Wales
Categories: Health / Safety / Environment / Quality
We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.
As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger in building the future we want.
With a strong presence in Western Sydney and multiple live projects, we have a new opportunity for a Project Safety Manager who is interested in joining our growing team in Western Sydney.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrate high-level interpersonal skills, relationship building, be passionate about the health and safety of people and a team-first approach.
• Minimum Diploma qualification in OHS.
• Minimum of 10 years of civil construction or relevant industry experience.
• Previous experience leading teams or in a management role.
• Auditing qualifications in OHS.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training.
• Workplace Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator Certification.
• Certification in First Aid.
• Emergency Response Training.
• Working in Confined Spaces and Work at Heights.
• Knowledge of Excavation Safety, Basic Scaffolding, Basic Rigging, Plant Observer / Spotter.

As Project Safety Manager, you will ensure compliance with our Safety policy and systems as the champion of a positive safety culture. Developing a good rapport with site staff, you will lead by example and set best practice standards.

• Champion SWC initiatives / KPI’s as well as develop and implement additional improvement strategies/initiatives as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with relevant company, government and client legislation, plans, standards and specifications.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and application of legislation, industry standards and technological innovations as relevant to your role.
• Report all relevant information in an accurate and timely manner, as well as develop solutions to relevant issues.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of external certification of the safety management system as requested.
• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation, implementation and maintenance of systems, plans, procedures and strategies.
• Mentor site personnel to improve workplace health and safety.