Job Description

Kapitol are a fast-paced and rapidly growing construction company. We target passionate people that have a great foundation, thrive on success, and take pride in the quality of their work. Creative, innovative thinkers with growth mindsets make up our existing team – and we set out to bring aboard the same. Great projects happen when you have even greater people. We will be hiring an experienced and proven Health and Safety Advisor to contribute to our ongoing growth.

Snapshot of your new day-to-day

• Work across multiple projects in one of our highly technical data centre projects.
• Risk management including safety in design, project planning, high-risk activity workshops, SWMS, SOPs, and PPE
• Provide expertise and advice on legislative and regulatory matters pertaining to H&S
• Ensure conformance for H&S Plans per project team by way of observations and inspections
• Partake in weekly H&S Walks and ensure raised issues are rectified by project teams
• Drive development of Hammertech for maximum effectiveness and efficiency
• Raise gaps and opportunities with the project team for improving training and competency
• Ensure effective handling of incident management, investigations, and reporting

Foundation for your success in the role

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in WHS or equivalent (Degree or Diploma)
• Extensive H&S experience in the construction industry - preferably across multiple large-scale projects
• Highly skilled communicator and influencer
• Energetic and disciplined approach to working within a large diverse team
• Thorough understanding of relevant regulations and standards
• Proven experience with conducting H&S assurance activities such as audits
• Understanding of OFSC requirements
• Advanced working knowledge of Hammertech (or equivalent system)
• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, attention to detail, influencing, presentation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude

We are the destination for your career in construction

Kapitol is revolutionising the construction industry by embracing cutting-edge digital technology, driving innovation, and prioritising quality, safety, and workplace culture to create a future where construction is more productive, safe, and sustainable. Based in Melbourne, we're building to be Australia-wide with a diverse portfolio including commercial, education, industrial and residential projects.

Our greatest investment is in our people. The proof is in our award-winning workplace culture, which has been designed to break the mould.

• Agile, fast-tracked career development pathways from the start
• Industry-specific, leading training and development
• Flexible working arrangement options and hours
• Paid Parental Leave, financial and practical support, and much more

Kapitol value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientation, and genders.

Find out more about Kapitol Group on our website (kapitolgroup.com.au) – and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok for regular updates.

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Health & Safety Manager - Tier 1 Construction

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Kapitol are a fast-paced and rapidly growing construction company. We target passionate people that have a great foundation, thrive on success, and take pride in the quality of their work. Creative, innovative thinkers with growth mindsets make up our existing team – and we set out to bring aboard the same. Great projects happen when you have even greater people. We will be hiring an experienced and proven Health and Safety Manager (H&S) to contribute to our ongoing growth. The role reports to the Head of Health and Safety.

Snapshot of your new day-to-day

• Lead a team of H&S Advisors across multiple projects in one of our highly technical data centre projects.
• Assist in the development and implementation of an evolving strategic H&S plan
• Risk management including safety in design, project planning, high-risk activity workshops, SWMS, SOPs, and PPE
• Oversee the implementation and compliance to Kapitol's H&S Management System, audits, and compliance (e.g. ISO and OFSC)
• Provide expertise and advice on legislative and regulatory matters pertaining to H&S
• Manage stakeholder relationships and issues raised by regulatory bodies, clients and suppliers
• Ensure conformance for H&S Plans per project team by way of observations and inspections
• Partake in weekly H&S Walks and ensure raised issues are rectified by project teams
• Drive development of Hammertech for maximum effectiveness and efficiency
• Raise gaps and opportunities with the project team for improving training and competency
• Steer continuous improvement programs and initiatives
• Ensure effective handling of incident management, investigations, and reporting
• Steer client engagement and reporting requirements
• Involvement with tender submissions, providing H&S advice as required

Foundation for your success in the role

• Highly skilled people and stakeholder leader
• Elite organisational skills
• Strong and influential presenting and facilitation skills
• Energetic and disciplined approach to working within a large diverse team
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in WHS or equivalent (Degree or Diploma)
• Extensive H&S experience in the construction industry - preferably across multiple large-scale projects
• Background of leading medium-to-large scale H&S team operations
• Capacity to implement strategic plans and continuous improvement
• Thorough understanding of relevant regulations and standards
• Proven experience with conducting H&S assurance activities such as audits
• Understanding of OFSC requirements
• Advanced working knowledge of Hammertech (or equivalent system)
• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, attention to detail, influencing, presentation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude

We are the destination for your career in construction

Kapitol is revolutionising the construction industry by embracing cutting-edge digital technology, driving innovation, and prioritising quality, safety, and workplace culture to create a future where construction is more productive, safe, and sustainable. Based in Melbourne, we're building to be Australia-wide with a diverse portfolio including commercial, education, industrial and residential projects.

Our greatest investment is in our people. The proof is in our award-winning workplace culture, which has been designed to break the mould.

• Top 5 in Best Places to Work 2022, 2023
• Agile, fast-tracked career development pathways
• Industry-specific, leading training and development
• Flexible working arrangement options and hours
• Paid Parental Leave, financial and practical support, and much more

Kapitol value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientation, and genders.

Find out more about Kapitol Group on our website (kapitolgroup.com.au) – and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok for regular updates.

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Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role. Kapitol will not be held responsible for any associated fees from recruitment agencies resulting from unsolicited introductions.