Workforce and WHS Lead $110,00 - $120,000 DOE plus Company Car plus Super, Workforce & WHS Lead for an established labour hire company within the construction industry, Padstow. Managing a small team, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead workforce forecasting and WHS across multiple sites, working closely with various stakeholders to provide guidance on site specific requirements. This role is integral in supporting the growth of the business, providing stakeholders with clarity and assurance regarding all HSE matters. About the Company A leading provider of labour hire and traffic management services in the construction industry, this company is committed to ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and compliance across both major and minor construction and infrastructure projects. The company work closely with clients to implement effective workforce planning while prioritising workplace health and safety, to both protect workers and maintain operational excellence. The team is dedicated to fostering a strong safety culture, delivering high-quality workforce management, and continuously improving safety practices across all projects. About the Role Joining an established team, the Workforce & WHS Lead will take a lead on WHS compliance, workforce planning, and resource allocation across multiple sites. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in resource allocation, operational officiancy, and workforce planning and forecasting, as well as ensuring a safe working environment. This role is ideal for a confident safety-driven leader with experience in stakeholder management, risk management, incident investigations, and workforce planning, who is comfortable dealing with conflict, and can effectively drive safety improvements. Duties Manage the workforce team and assist in allocations and scheduling across multiple construction sites in Sydney, ensuring compliance with WHS regulations and safety best practices. Workforce planning and forecasting, to ensure operational efficiency and team cohesion. Develop and implement workplace health and safety programs to promote a safety-first culture. Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations to maintain a safe working environment. Lead on-site inductions and WHS training programs. Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety regulations, labour laws, and industry standards. Perform site inspections and audits to identify hazards, ensure compliance, and implement corrective actions. Work closely with site managers, supervisors, and workers to promote and enforce safety policies. Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-compliance issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. Lead and mentor the workforce management team, ensuring a strong focus on safety leadership and best practices. Work collaboratively with operations, HR, and finance teams to align workforce strategies with safety and business goals. Ensure ISO and WHS compliance across all workforce management practices. Skills & Experience Experience in a similar role ideally within labour hire, construction, civil engineering, or related industries Experience or confidence to manage large construction teams, and handle conflict CertIV in Health and Safety or equivalent, advantageous Good understanding of WHS legislation, industry regulations, and risk management principles, or willingness to learn Experience establishing and maintain good working relationship at all levels Experience managing large teams, either directly or indirectly Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Visio Experience with Procore Construction Management System a plus Culture This company prioritises safety, compliance, and workforce wellbeing, working to foster a strong safety culture where every team member is supported and empowered to uphold the highest health and safety standards. The team is committed to continuous learning, innovation, and proactive risk management, ensuring that safety remains at the core of everything they do.Top of FormBottom of Form Benefits Strong pipeline of projects Large scale projects Regular performance and salary reviews Visible and approachable senior management team How to Apply Click APPLY or contact Isla Robson, Senior Consultant, on 0421 443 620 for a confidential discussion.
