Georgiou is seeking a Project Health and Safety Manger to join our Infrastructure team and play a pivotal role in leading safety performance on a major civil infrastructure project.
At Georgiou - now proudly part of STRABAG SE, one of Europe's largest construction technology groups - you'll join a business where local expertise meets global opportunity.
For nearly 50 years, we've built Australia's infrastructure and our reputation for being the best people to work with.
With Georgiou's local knowledge and experience and STRABAG's forward-thinking innovation, we're delivering projects that connect communities, develop people, and set new industry benchmarks, all while staying true to the culture and values that make Georgiou unique.
Why you'll love working here:
* Build impact that lasts - work on iconic projects shaping Australian communities.
* Grow without limits - access world-class training, mentoring, and career pathways across Australia and STRABAG's global network.
* Flexibility that works for you - enjoy wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, and support to help you stay connected to life beyond work.
* Belong and be supported - inclusive facilities like free hygiene products, parental and prayer rooms, and wellbeing programs.
* A culture that cares - our values of Care, Integrity, and Excellence guide everything we do.
* Reward for your work - competitive packages, annual reviews, and access to the Georgiou Perks discounts platform.
About the role:
As the project Health and Safety Manger, you will be responsible for leading and supporting project teams to achieve exceptional safety outcomes while ensuring compliance with Georgiou's HSEQ systems, client requirements and legislative obligations.
This role is about more than compliance. You'll be a visible safety leader who builds capability, influences behaviours and works alongside operational teams to proactively identify and manage risks before incidents occur.
Working closely with Project Managers, Supervisors, site teams and contractors, you'll help create a culture where safety is owned by everyone and embedded into every aspect of project delivery.
What you'll be doing:
* Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the project's health, safety and wellbeing strategy, ensuring compliance with Georgiou systems, client requirements and WHS legislation.
* Champion Georgiou's Safety is My Way philosophy, driving a proactive safety culture through visible leadership, coaching and meaningful engagement with project teams and contractors.
* Provide expert HSE guidance and support to project leadership, influencing safe work practices, risk-based decision making and operational excellence.
* Lead critical risk management activities including risk assessments, CRAW workshops, SWMS reviews, permit systems and high-risk work planning.
* Conduct audits, inspections and incident investigations, including ICAM investigations where required, ensuring corrective actions and lessons learned are effectively implemented.
* Mentor and develop HSE personnel and project teams while monitoring HSE performance, KPIs and reporting to drive continuous improvement across the project.
* Monitor HSE performance, KPIs and project reporting, while fostering strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders to achieve outstanding safety outcomes.
Your skills and experience:
* Previous experience as a Project Health and Safety Manager or Senior Health and Safety Advisor or within the civil construction industry.
* Proven ability to lead safety outcomes on large, complex and high-risk projects.
* Demonstrated experience building strong relationships and positively influencing safety behaviours.
* Experience leading and participating in risk assessments, SWMS reviews and incident investigations
* Experience preparing HSE reporting information for project leadership and clients
* Strong understanding of HSE management systems and legislative requirements
* Thorough Knowledge of AS/NZS ISO 45001 '
* Strong practical knowledge of construction safety and risk management
* Minimum Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and a Formal First Aid qualification
If you share our values, are driven by teamwork and innovation, and are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. Click the 'Apply' button to complete an application online.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team:
We welcome applicants of all cultures, backgrounds and identities; people with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and current or former members of the Australian Defence Force, including veterans and reservists. We are proud to be endorsed by Work 180 as a great place for women to work.
