Head of Health, Safety & Environment

Location: Brisbane City
Major Residential Development
Major Project Delivery Partner

A Major Project Delivery Partner construction group with a strong forward pipeline is seeking an experienced Head of Health, Safety & Environment to join its delivery team on multiple construction projects, all comprising mid to high rise residential developments in Kangaroo Point and the Brisbane CBD. This is a newly created role, established to strengthen site safety performance across the company across multiple projects, with an immediate focus on formwork and structural works within a self-perform environment.

Reporting to Senior Project Manager and managing a WHSO team, this role will be responsible for driving best-practice safety outcomes across site, ensuring compliance, and uplifting safety culture across all work fronts. We need a strategic thinker!

Key Responsibilities

Implementation and enforcement of WHS systems and site safety compliance
Driving formwork safety standards across all structural activities
Conducting site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
Leading incident investigations and implementing corrective actions
Coaching supervisors and trades to improve safety behaviours and accountability
Monitoring compliance with WHS legislation, codes, and project requirements
Reporting safety performance, risks, and initiatives to project leadership

Technical & Experience Requirements

Qualifications in Workplace, Health in Safety with demonstrated experience in a comparable role within construction environments
Strong understanding of formwork and structural safety risks
Experience working on mid to high-rise or complex construction projects
Exposure to or experience with self-performed works (highly regarded)
Strong working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and site compliance requirements
Ability to influence, engage, and hold site teams accountable

Applications

This is a long-term opportunity on multiple Brisbane projects within a high-performing project environment, backed by a secured pipeline of future work ensuring continuity beyond the current project. This role offers competitive remuneration aligned to experience, with flexibility above the advertised salary for the right candidate.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Shortlisting will focus on candidates who can demonstrate strong safety leadership, technical capability, and consistent site performance.

Apply to bronwyn@1recruitintl.com

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