Health And Safety Manager

The Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture is a 50/50 joint venture between CPB Contractors and Downer to undertake major upgrades and replacement of existing infrastructure and facilities to support Defence capability for the next 30 years. 

The proposed project consists of a program of works across three Department of Defence establishments including: 

• Albury Wodonga Military Area (including North, South & East Bandiana, Latchford Barracks, Wirlinga) 
• Blamey Barracks (Kapooka) 
• RAAF Base Wagga 

The proposed capital investment of $2 billion will incorporate a variety of elements including: 

• Construction of new messing and living in accommodation 
• Construction of new training facilities 
• Refurbishment and upgrading of existing buildings 
• Remedial works and upgrades to infrastructure services 

To review all Downer opportunities on the Riverina Deployment Joint Venture (RRJV) please visit the website:  Downer in the NSW Riverina - Downer Group Australia

The opportunity 

We currently have an opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager to lead safety performance across the Blamey Barracks Kapooka Redevelopment Project. Working closely with project leadership, you will drive WHS strategy, governance and assurance, champion a positive safety culture, and provide expert guidance to ensure the safe and successful delivery of this major Tier 1 Defence infrastructure project.

What you’ll do

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System and WHS Management Plan.

• Provide strategic WHS advice, coaching and support to operational leaders, project teams and contractors.

• Drive risk management, incident investigations, corrective actions, audits and assurance activities.

• Monitor WHS performance, analyse trends and deliver reporting and improvement initiatives. 

• Champion a positive safety culture, workforce wellbeing and continuous improvement across the project portfolio

What you’ll bring 

• 10+ years' experience in a senior WHS leadership role within construction, engineering, infrastructure, mining, transport or related industries.

• Tertiary qualifications in Safety, Environmental, Project Management, Building, Construction or a related discipline.

• Extensive knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management principles and ISO 45001 requirements.
  Proven experience leading WHS teams, incident investigations, contractor management and safety assurance programs.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior leaders, clients and project teams to achieve positive safety outcomes.

This role is based at Blamey Barracks Kapooka, Wagga Wagga. Relocation assistance is available for the successful candidate if required. Applicants must be Australian citizens and willing to obtain a security clearance.

Spotless Management Services Pty Ltd (a Downer Company) is delivering the works as part of a joint venture with CPB Contractors Pty Ltd. Accordingly we will share your Personal Information, to the extent necessary, for the purpose of recruitment for the joint venture with CPB Contractors Pty Ltd who are required to handle that information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).  

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career. 

• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.

• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.