Safety Manager

About the company

Maas Construct is a construction business within Maas Group Holdings, an Australian ASX-listed provider of materials, equipment, and services. The wider group works across property, civil, infrastructure, and mining sectors. Established in 2002, the company has more than 2,000 employees and operates a fleet of over 550 machines. It delivers buildings and infrastructure throughout regional Australia using in-house strengths across materials, plant, and support services. The organisation places strong importance on sending every worker home safely each day.

Role overview

This is a fixed-term contract lasting 18 months. The Safety Manager will take ownership of health, safety, environment, and quality systems across construction projects. The role partners closely with project and site teams to build a safety-first culture, maintain compliance with regulations, and drive quality assurance practices that safeguard people, assets, and the company’s reputation.

Key responsibilities

• Create, roll out, and keep updated project HSE plans, safe work method statements, and risk registers.
• Carry out site HSE audits, inspections, and toolbox meetings on a regular basis while ensuring alignment with the WHS Act and project-specific obligations.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions for all assigned projects.
• Work with regulators, project principals, and subcontractors on HSE performance, compliance, and duty requirements.
• Prepare and manage quality plans, inspection and test plans, and quality control registers for projects.
• Run quality audits and defect management workflows, making sure non-conformances are logged and closed out quickly.
• Keep quality records current and confirm project handover documentation satisfies contractual and regulatory expectations.
• Assist the Engineering Lead and Site Manager with hold point control and construction inspection activities.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience leading HSE on large projects in the building or civil construction sector.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or a Diploma in WHS; a degree in OHS or a similar field is preferred.
• Lead auditor certification for ISO 45001 and proven experience managing quality assurance processes.
• Strong working knowledge of WHS laws, environmental responsibilities, safety management systems, and construction codes of practice.
• A respected safety professional who can influence people at all levels of a project team.
• Highly organised approach to documentation, incident management, and following through on corrective actions.
• Ability to identify risks early and encourage real ownership of safety across the site.
• Confident communicator who can engage effectively with audiences across all levels of the organisation.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a fast-growing ASX-listed business that values its people.
• Access to learning, development, and training opportunities across Maas and the wider group.
• Commonwealth Bank Workplace Banking benefits.
• Recognition through monthly Values Awards and a company-wide newsletter.
• Employee benefits platform offering discounts for retail, healthcare, gyms, and novated leasing.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support.
• Supportive team culture and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects across Australia.

Additional information

This is a full-time onsite position based in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. No salary amount, number of vacancies, or start date was specified in the source.