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OHS Field Officer

Kingfisher Recruitment
Melbourne, VIC
A$122,650 p/a + Company Car & Phone
Construction → Health, Safety & Environment
Full-time
On-site

Posted 27 days ago


About the company
This growing residential housing building company have built an impressive portfolio of townhouse projects. They typically range from 10 to 30 dwellings being delivered in one location, with a greater concentration of construction activity based on smaller lot sizes and mainly attached housing product. With the current housing market being driven by efficiency and value, they are well positioned to continue their impressive growth trajectory.

About the role
As the OHS Field Officer, you will be responsible for leading safety across multiple residential construction sites. Reporting to the Head of Safety, you'll be the go-to person for implementing and managing OHS initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture. Spending at least 50% of your time on site is important, ensuring internal workforce and sub-contractor compliance. You will also be responsible for ensuring processes are followed correctly and documented, requiring good administrative skills.

If you're passionate about safety and want to make an impact in a fast-paced construction environment, this is your chance to step up.

Duties
* Site Inspections & Risk Management - Conduct daily site inspections, identify hazards, ensure compliance, and support incident investigations to enhance workplace safety.
* Contractor & Staff Compliance - Manage contractor safety documentation, oversee staff training and certifications, and deliver onsite safety briefings.
* Incident Response & Reporting - Lead investigations, respond to high-level incidents, liaise with regulatory bodies, and maintain detailed risk analysis for senior management.
* OHS Documentation & Policy Implementation - Maintain safety policies, audit reports, and compliance records while driving continuous safety improvements.
* Stakeholder Collaboration & Safety Culture - Work closely with site teams, provide real-time safety support, and promote a proactive, safety-first culture across all projects.

Skills & Experience
* Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management or a related field.
* Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is highly desirable.
* Proven experience in an OHS-focused role within the construction industry, preferably across residential and medium-density projects.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
* The ability and desire to solve problems.

Additional information
* Growth opportunities.
* $110,000 + super + car + phone.
* A current driver's license is required to facilitate travel to various construction sites and the head office.


About Kingfisher Recruitment

Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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