Shape the Safety Culture of a Growing South Australian Builder

• Lead safety practices and procedures across commercial projects
• Work closely with senior leadership and site teams to drive best practice
• Join a people-first builder with a fantastic culture

The Opportunity

ROUSSOS Recruitment is partnering with a respected South Australian commercial builder known for delivering high-quality projects through relationships, collaboration, and a commitment to its people.

With a growing pipeline of commercial work and a leadership team that values continuous improvement, an opportunity has become available for an experienced HSQE Manager or a Senior Safety Officer ready to step into their first management role.

This is a hands-on leadership position where you will work closely with Senior Site Managers, Site Managers, and project teams to strengthen safety systems, promote a positive safety culture, and ensure projects are delivered safely and efficiently.

The Role

As the HSQE Manager, you will be responsible for driving safety, quality, environmental, and compliance outcomes across multiple commercial construction projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of HSQE systems and processes
• Working alongside Senior Site Managers and Site Managers to embed best-practice safety across all projects
• Conducting site inspections, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Delivering toolbox talks, inductions, coaching, and ongoing safety training
• Monitoring legislative compliance and ensuring company policies are consistently applied
• Supporting project teams with safety planning and proactive risk management
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to promote a positive safety culture

The Like Mind

You are passionate about creating safe, high-performing project environments and enjoy working closely with site teams to achieve practical outcomes.

You will bring:

• Experience as an HSQE Manager or Senior Safety Officer within commercial construction
• A strong understanding of WHS legislation and construction compliance
• The confidence to influence and mentor site teams at all levels
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, practical, and solutions-focused approach
• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (or higher) and relevant industry certifications

Apply Now

Click APPLY or contact Anna Roussos or Kiran Hartley on 08 •••• •872 for a confidential discussion.

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