Regional Health & Safety Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support regional safety teams to drive consistency and performance across Victoria and Tasmania
• Partner with General Managers and project leaders to embed safety into planning and delivery
• Maintain oversight of critical risks, high-risk projects, and emerging safety issues
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and BMD safety requirements
• Drive safety systems, reporting, and assurance activities across the region
• Lead incident response, investigations, and the implementation of learnings
• Analyse data and performance trends to inform decision-making and priorities
• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives and build regional safety capability

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience leading health and safety across complex, multi-project infrastructure portfolios
• Experience operating within Tier 1 or large-scale civil construction environments
• Deep expertise in critical risk management, assurance frameworks, and regulatory compliance
• Tertiary qualification in WHS, safety, or a related discipline
• Lead auditor and advanced investigation training

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, project directors, and operational teams
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing safety teams across geographically dispersed projects
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness to align safety outcomes with client expectations

About the Company

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction, and urban development business. Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies, BMD delivers infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With a proud history dating back to 1979, we employ 2,400 people across Australia, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom.