Safety Manager

Safety Manager

Salary:

$130000 - 150000 / Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Sydney - NSW 

Industry:

Manufacturing

Reference:

4004948

Contact Name:

Joel Salter

Contact Email:

jsalter@designandbuild.com.au

Date Published:

03-Feb-2026

Safety Manager
Location: Kings Park or Chullora, NSW
Salary:$130,000 – $150,000 + Super
Industry: Manufacturing

About the Business
A rapidly growing manufacturing company with ambitious expansion plans heading into 2026. With significant investment, increased production capability, and a strong pipeline of new projects, safety is a critical pillar of our future success. This is an exciting opportunity to join the business at a pivotal stage and play a key role in shaping a proactive, high-performance safety culture.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager from a manufacturing background to lead and continuously improve our Work Health & Safety (WHS) framework across our Kings Park and Chullora sites. Reporting to senior leadership, you will be hands-on, visible on the floor, and instrumental in embedding best-practice safety systems that support both compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • As Safety Manager you will assist in the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of comprehensive WHS policies, procedures, and systems
  • The Safety Manager will conduct workplace risk assessments, hazard identification, and implement effective control measures
  • The Safety Manager will lead incident management, investigation, and reporting using recognised methodologies (ICAM or TapRooT)
  • As the Safety Manager you will ensure ongoing regulatory compliance with WHS legislation, codes of practice, and Australian Standards
  • This Safety Manager will partner with leaders and frontline teams to promote a strong, positive safety culture
  • The Safety Manager will deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and engagement initiatives across the workforce
  • The Safety Manager will monitor safety performance, analyse trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • As the Safety Manager you will act as the key point of contact for regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders as required
About You
  • Proven experience in a Safety Manager (or similar senior WHS) role within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Experience conducting incident investigations using ICAM and/or TapRooT methodologies
  • Practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Relevant WHS qualifications (Cert IV, Diploma, or higher)
What’s On Offer
  • Competitive salary package of $130,000 – $150,000 + super
  • Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a growing manufacturing business
  • High visibility role with influence across the organisation
  • Supportive leadership team with exciting growth plans through 2026 and beyond
If you’re a safety professional who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and wants to be part of a business on the rise, we’d love to hear from you.
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