OHS Manager

3D Recruitment is working with a leading Victorian commercial builder to appoint an experienced OHS Manager to oversee health, safety and wellbeing across a diverse portfolio of major construction projects. This is a senior opportunity for a safety professional looking to take ownership of safety strategy, systems and performance within a well-resourced and established construction business..

THE COMPANY
Our client is a long-established Victorian builder with a substantial presence across the local construction market. Supported by an international joint venture, the business combines the strength of a major organisation with extensive local project expertise and established industry relationships.
The company delivers a broad mix of complex developments throughout Victoria, including residential, commercial, workplace, aged care, education, sporting and leisure projects. With sophisticated systems and strong technical resources in place, they are committed to maintaining high standards across project delivery, safety and operational performance.

WHAT YOU GET

• Salary up to $235k + Super
• Senior leadership position within an established commercial builder
• Opportunity to influence safety across a major project portfolio
• Strong organisational support, systems and resources
• Exposure to complex projects across multiple sectors
• Genuine opportunity to drive safety culture and continuous improvement

PROJECTS

• Commercial office & workplace projects
• Residential & apartment developments
• Aged care facilities
• Sporting & leisure projects

THE ROLE

• Lead the organisation's OHS function across a portfolio of major construction projects.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve health and safety strategies, systems and processes.
• Provide senior-level advice to Project Managers, Site Managers and leadership teams on safety matters.
• Monitor project compliance against legislation, company standards, policies and contractual requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and reviews to identify hazards, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee the investigation of incidents, near misses and safety events, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Drive consistent safety practices across projects and support project teams in achieving strong safety outcomes.
• Review and improve SWMS, risk assessments, safety plans and associated project documentation.
• Work closely with construction teams to identify emerging risks and implement practical controls.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, consultants, regulators and relevant project representatives.
• Monitor safety performance, reporting trends and providing meaningful insights to senior management.
• Support the development of a proactive safety culture focused on accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Keep the business informed of changes to legislation, industry standards and emerging safety risks.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to safety personnel across the project portfolio.

YOU

• Senior OHS/WHS experience within the commercial construction industry.
• Proven experience overseeing safety across multiple complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation, regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior project teams and drive safety performance.
• Strong understanding of risk management, incident investigation, auditing and compliance.
• Experience developing and implementing safety systems, procedures and initiatives.
• Confident engaging with Project Managers, Site Managers, subcontractors and senior leadership.
• Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Commercially minded with a practical approach to construction safety.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build credibility across project teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in OHS, WHS, Safety or a related discipline.
• Relevant industry certifications and professional memberships will be highly regarded..

ACTION
Send an up to date copy of your CV & Project List to my email.
Alternatively, get in touch with me directly for a highly confidential discussion.

Ryan Wakelin
0476 681 780
ryan@3drecruitment.com.au