WHSE Manager

Ethos Building & Restoration is an established, highly regarded and rapidly expanding construction company based in West Melbourne. We are a specialist insurance builder that has established a strong industry reputation for delivering superior customer service and quality workmanship. We were awarded AICLA 2020 & 2022 Builder of the Year and specialise in Commercial, Domestic and Strata.

Ethos Building & Restoration is a Green Living accredited Master Builder who places a high value on sustainable practices and our impact on the environment. 

We are offering an outstanding opportunity for someone who is seeking to further enhance their career in the construction industry. We are looking for a construction professional to take responsibility for process development and management of our WHSE system, environmental policies and site compliance. 

The Role -  | HSE Officer

• Proactively develop, implement and drive company environmental and safety policies, practices, and procedures in compliance with OH&S legislative requirements to promote a safe workplace
• Carry out pre-starts/site establishments, site safety walks & progress inspections in conjunction with the appointed site supervisor. 
• Assist in the preparation of site based environmental, health and safety plans
• Monitor and manage safety compliance of company assets (e.g. test & tag register, equipment servicing schedules, vehicle servicing & safety schedules, equipment inspection checklists, first aid kits etc…)
• Monitor and manage PPE systems and plans (e.g. Respiratory Protection Plans, PPE checklists and the like)
• Manage and maintain third party compliance subscriptions (e.g. CM3), and licensing / insurance compliance.
• Manage and maintain safety and evacuation plans across both office and work site locations
• Further develop and maintain environmental/waste management policy and ensure sustainability objectives are delivered on site
• Maintain alignment between job management system/WHSE plan while planning for future OH&S activities
• Identify WHSE training opportunities for all Construction Supervisors, Estimators and other business unit staff as required.
• Facilitate workplace inspections and internal audits, while monitoring compliance to the incident reporting and investigation process
• Manage incident register and investigate and report on any occurrences. 
• Support the selection and onboarding of suppliers in accordance with our Supplier and OH&S Policies
• Management of supplier compliance
• Management/maintenance of company policies and existing WHSE plan
• Reviewing contracts and implementation of service improvements

Skills and Experience 

• Diploma or higher qualification in Occupational Health and Safety
• Demonstrated knowledge of state OHS legislation and regulations
• Previous experience delivering site audits, safety inspections and Incident investigation & reporting
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of key stakeholders with strong attention to detail
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability in liaising and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven experience working effectively autonomously as well as within a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload
• Strong computer skills particularly within MS Office and the ability to develop reports, analyse and interpret data

In return, we will offer you

• A competitive salary package, including vehicle, laptop and phone
• A workplace that takes responsibility and accountability for the care and protection of clients, peers, the business, the environment and the communities in which we operate.
• Autonomy in the role
• Strong back-office support
• A friendly and cohesive team environment