Showcase your expertise in Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and compliance management, overseeing certifications, driving sustainability initiatives, and leading a high-performing team within a leading civil construction company.
Key Leadership Role
In this key leadership role as a Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) / Compliance Manager, you will oversee WHS systems, compliance frameworks, and integrated management systems, making a lasting impact across the business.
Certifications and Prequalifications
You will manage certifications including ISO 45001 (Safety), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 9001 (Quality). You will lead prequalification / accreditation processes for OFSC, TMR, NHVR, NHVAS, as well as for major clients such as Stockland, Peet, QM Group, Mirvac, Dennis Family Trust, AVID, and TMR.
Sustainability Initiatives
You will also drive our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), sustainability initiatives, and ensure compliance across all WHS areas in civil construction operations, workshops, and fleets.
Leading a High-Performing Team
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team and make an impact across one of Queensland's most respected civil construction businesses.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive WHS compliance across all business units including sites, workshops, and fleet.
* Manage Shadforth's Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring alignment with ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001.
* Oversee our internal system (ShadConnect) as the business's primary compliance, safety, and reporting platform.
* Ensure continuous improvement of WHS, environmental, and quality systems.
* Lead incident investigations, serious incident reviews, and root cause analysis.
* Coordinate internal and external audits, site inspections, and contractor reviews.
* Lead team training, toolbox talks, monthly WHS meetings, and QPR reporting.
* Mentor and lead a team of WHSE Advisors, Compliance Administrators, Environmental and Sustainability Officers.
* Maintain ISO certifications (45001, 14001, 9001) and ensure audit readiness.
* Oversee and Manage the prequalification processes for OFSC, NHVR, NHVAS, TMR, and major clients.
* Lead and implement the business's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and First Nations engagement initiatives.
* Support environmental compliance, erosion and sediment control (ESC), waste management, and sustainability initiatives.
Requirements
* Demonstrated strong leadership skills and business acumen.
* Ability to develop high-performing teams.
* Advanced Diploma or Degree in WHS or related field (highly regarded).
* Lead Auditor qualifications in ISO 45001, 14001, 9001.
* Strong track record managing IMS and WHS systems in civil construction.
* Certification in incident investigation methodologies (ICAM preferred).
* Experience and thorough understanding of TMR, OFSC, NHVR/NHVAS, and client prequalification systems and requirements.
* Leadership experience managing WHSE teams and large-scale system rollouts.
* Solid understanding of WHS regulations, risk frameworks, and compliance tools.
* Thorough understanding of Reconciliation Action Plans and passion to drive First Nations engagement throughout the business.
* Confident communicator with the ability to present to Executive and Corporate stakeholders.
About Us
Shadforth is one of Queensland's leading civil construction companies, proudly operating from the Sunshine Coast. We deliver large-scale civil projects across subdivisions, infrastructure, and government works. Our focus on people, quality, safety, sustainability, and environmental responsibility underpins everything we do. This is a rare opportunity to join our Senior leadership team based on the Sunshine Coast, where work-life balance is achievable living in one of the most sought-after regions in Australia.
We foster a culture where people and compliance come first, and we actively champion diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from diverse communities.