We are looking to hire a reliable Workplace Health and Safety Manager to join our passionate team at Bridgeman Building Group in Eagle Farm, Brisbane QLD.
Growing your career as a Full time Workplace Health and Safety Manager is an incredible opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, decision-making and have the right work ethic for the job, then apply for the position of Workplace Health and Safety Manager at Bridgeman Building Group today!
Bridgeman has been delivering end-to-end solutions in Queensland and across Australia for more than 27 years. We have a reputation for being ethical and values focused, a socially responsible business that actively gives back to the communities we work and live in.
We have a great opportunity for an experienced and proactive Health, Safety and Environment Manager to lead the safety function for our growing team. This is a key hands-on operational and strategic role responsible for driving best practice HSE throughout the Bridgeman construction and manufacturing businesses, driving the implementation of our HSE strategy and system, and providing support to employees performing high-risk activities on our construction projects and manufacturing site.
A key component of this hands-on role is the education, coaching, and development of employees to understand their workplace health, safety obligations.
Key tasks & responsibilities will include:
- Working collaboratively with stakeholders to drive consistent safe work practices on all Bridgeman sites/offices
- Developing best practice in HSE matters across the business through inspection, audit, investigation and corrective action
- Identifying improvements in HSE policies, practices and standards
- Implementing, assessing and maintaining a comprehensive health and safety management system
- Developing health and safety change initiatives to support the business operational objectives
- Partnering with all areas of the business to facilitate positive safety behaviours
- Development and delivery of safety training programs and initiatives as required.
- Travel to project sites and between Brendale/Eagle Farm offices to provide safety support and leadership.
- Encouraging improvement and awareness regarding existing safety processes
- Actively implement, maintain and assess the safety management system
- Prepare risk assessments and liaise with employees/site contractors to meet legislative requirements
- Efficient document control of safety records
- Evaluating practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to legislation
- Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent attention to detail and observation ability
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Energy and experience but also new ideas, innovation and a growth mindset - a passion for workplace safety and a proven ability to identify and drive continuous improvement
- Prior experience as a Senior Safety Advisor/Safety Manager in construction with a commercial builder / contractor (commercial construction projects in excess of $5m)
- Qualifications in workplace health and safety
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience working collaboratively a range of stakeholders
- A robust knowledge of construction related WHS legislation, regulations and standards, and experience advising and guiding managers and employees on best practice
- A team-focus, be self-motivated and get great results via effective prioritisation of tasks and time management.
- A strong sense of purpose, integrity and community focus - aligning with our company values and ethos
- Previous experience delivering small group training sessions or briefings
The Benefits
This role offers:
- An opportunity to take the lead to identify and implement effective systems and work practices
- A competitive salary package commensurate with experience
- Commitment to the health and well-being of all employees, including a supportive EAP program
- Reward and recognition including annual Employee Awards
- Opportunity to be part of a culture that values equality, inclusion and flexibility
- Opportunity to work across multiple industries (manufacturing as well as construction)
- Mentoring, career development and growth opportunities
We embrace all employee difference and foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all ages and backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job
Benefits of working as a Workplace Health and Safety Manager in Eagle Farm, Brisbane QLD:
● Learning opportunities
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package
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