Safety Manager

**Position Title**: Safety Manager
**Location**: Melbourne South Eastern Suburbs VIC
**Employment Type**: Full-Time

**About Us**:
We are a Civil Construction company dedicated to delivering high-quality projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety and excellence. We recognise the pivotal role safety plays in our projects' success and in the well-being of our teams. We are looking for a seasoned **Safety Manager** to lead our safety department and foster a culture of safety excellence across all our sites.

**Position Overview**:
The Safety Manager will be responsible for the leadership, direction, and implementation of our company's safety management programs. This role requires a dynamic and experienced leader with a strong background in safety management, a proven track record in construction, and the ability to mentor and guide a team. You will be instrumental in advancing our safety programs and initiatives, ensuring our compliance with regulations, and continuously improving our safety practices to achieve an incident-free work environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead, manage, and continuously develop the company's safety, ensuring alignment with our goals and objectives.
- Design, implement, and enforce safety protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe working environment across all projects.
- Oversee and conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and investigations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and company policies.
- Develop and deliver safety training programs for all levels of the company, from field crews to management.
- Cultivate a proactive safety culture by engaging and educating employees at all levels on safe work practices and safety principles.
- Collaborate with managers, site supervisors, and all crew members to identify, assess, and mitigate potential safety risks and hazards.
- Prepare and present comprehensive safety reports to management, highlighting key safety metrics, trends, and areas for improvement.
- Stay current on industry trends, advancements in safety technology, and changes in regulatory requirements to ensure company compliance and implement best practices.

**Qualifications and personal attributes**:

- **Experience**: Minimum of 10 years in construction safety management, with a demonstrated history of success in leading and advancing safety programs.
- **Education**: Occupational Health and Safety qualifications preferred.
- **Leadership Skills**: Proven leadership experience with a focus on team building, employee development, and creating a positive safety culture.
- **Communication**: Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence all levels of the company.
- **Analytical Skills**: Ability to analyse complex safety issues, perform risk assessments, and implement solutions effectively.
- **Knowledge**: In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, and best practices in construction safety.

**Why Join Us?**
- Competitive compensation package and benefits.
- Opportunity to lead and shape a safety-first culture in a reputable and growing company.
- A challenging and rewarding role with the ability to make a tangible impact on our employees' lives and well-being.
- Supportive, team-oriented environment that values innovation, professional development, and continuous improvement.

**How to Apply**:
Please note we do not currently have a start date for this position as our desire to find the absolute best person is our only concern. There will be no acknowledgment or feedback of resumes, and we will only be contacting applicants that we want to interview.

Work Location: On the road