About BMD
BMD is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence.
Over a 45-year history, BMD has grown to become a $2 billion operation, now sharing our expertise internationally in the Philippines and the UK.
About The Role
We are currently seeking an experienced
Safety Manager
to join our team on the Palmer Wind Farm Project in South Australia.
Open to local SA candidates or FIFO/DIDO from Victoria.
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead and drive all health and safety activities on site, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, BMD systems, and client expectations. You will play a critical role in fostering a strong safety culture across the project workforce, subcontractors and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage all health and safety functions for the project
* Implement and maintain BMD's Safety Management System and project-specific safety plans
* Provide visible safety leadership and coaching to site teams and subcontractors
* Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations and safety audits
* Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Codes of Practice and project requirements
* Facilitate toolbox talks, training, inductions and safety meetings
* Monitor safety performance, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
* Build strong working relationships with the client and regulatory bodies
About You
* Proven experience in a Safety Manager or Senior Safety Advisor role on large construction projects
* Experience in renewable energy, wind farm or major infrastructure projects will be highly regarded
* Tertiary qualification in Work Health & Safety or a related discipline
* Strong working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and standards
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to lead, influence and drive positive safety behaviours on site
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail
What We Offer
We invest in our people and believe they do their best work when they feel supported - personally and professionally. That's why we offer benefits that go beyond the basics:
* Work with a nationally respected industry leader on transformative projects.
* Benefit from job security, competitive salary, and long-term project pipelines.
* Supportive team culture with a focus on safety, collaboration, and innovation.
* Be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
* Access wellness programs, strong work-life balance initiatives, paid parental leave, retail discounts, industry training and memberships & more
Apply Now
If you are a passionate safety professional looking to make an impact on a major renewable energy project, we would love to hear from you
We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.
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