Commercial HSE Manager
D&B ·www.designandbuild.com.au
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Our client is a highly regarded Western Australian commercial construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the state. Due to continued growth and an ongoing commitment to workplace health and safety excellence, an opportunity exists for an experienced Safety Manager to join their team.
About the Role:
Reporting directly to senior management, the Safety Manager will lead and drive the organisation's health, safety, and compliance initiatives across multiple commercial construction projects. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a proactive safety professional who can effectively engage with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of workplace safety are achieved and maintained.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, implementing, and continuously improving safety systems while fostering a positive and proactive safety culture throughout the business.
About You:
About the Role:
Reporting directly to senior management, the Safety Manager will lead and drive the organisation's health, safety, and compliance initiatives across multiple commercial construction projects. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a proactive safety professional who can effectively engage with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of workplace safety are achieved and maintained.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, implementing, and continuously improving safety systems while fostering a positive and proactive safety culture throughout the business.
About You:
- Extensive experience in commercial building and construction, ideally within a Safety Manager, Senior Safety Adviser, or similar leadership role
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety as a minimum (Diploma or higher qualifications highly regarded)
- Trade qualification or strong construction industry background
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and construction industry compliance requirements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong reporting, auditing, and investigation capabilities
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to influence and lead safety outcomes across multiple project teams
- Lead the development, implementation, and continual improvement of the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems
- Provide strategic and operational safety leadership across all construction projects
- Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, industry standards, and client requirements
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify opportunities for improvement
- Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventative actions
- Develop and deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness programs
- Monitor and report on safety performance metrics and key performance indicators
- Manage competency and compliance records, ensuring audit readiness across all projects
- Support project teams throughout planning, delivery, and project completion phases
- Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, subcontractors, and senior management regarding safety matters
- Prepare and submit safety reports, statistics, and compliance documentation as required
- Drive a positive safety culture through visible leadership and regular site engagement
- Leadership role within a respected and growing commercial construction business
- Opportunity to influence and shape safety outcomes across a diverse project portfolio
- Supportive and collaborative management team
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications
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Where is the Commercial HSE Manager job located?
The Commercial HSE Manager role with D&B is based in WA - Perth, WA, AU.
What does the Commercial HSE Manager role pay?
D&B lists the Commercial HSE Manager role at AUD 180–230 per month.
Is the Commercial HSE Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at D&B.
What experience level is the Commercial HSE Manager role?
The Commercial HSE Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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