Safety Superintendent

About The Role

As Safety Superintendent you will report directly to the Manufacturing Manager. You'll work with the Newcastle Rod Mill Lead Team as well as across the business as part of a wider safety network.  You will be energetic and passionate about working with and providing strong leadership to the business ensuring our WHS risks are managed.
 

This isn’t just a compliance role—it’s about empowering people, championing innovation, and creating workplaces where safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.
 

Your responsibilities will include;

• Partner with stakeholders to identify, assess and then implement improvements in safety and wellbeing.
• Supporting the Manufacturing Manager and Newcastle Rod Mill Lead team by championing the site WHS committee, and sub committees, and providing guidance and support for WHS representatives.
• Provide expertise and coaching in detailed event investigation as well as risk management processes and systems.
• Facilitating return to work on site working with the site Health Centre.
• Providing guidance and oversight to ensure compliance to all applicable InfraBuild WHS Policies and Global Standards.
• Developing local site WHS procedures and processes to meet InfraBuild Standards
• Develop and deliver safety related training to the teams on site

The successful candidate will ideally have;

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, health, safety, or a related field
• Post Graduate qualifications in safety, or occupational hygiene
• Expertise in safety programs across manufacturing, production, or service operations
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
• Have a thorough understanding of Australian WHS legislation, particularly with NSW context and subordinate legislation and codes of practice.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Experience with regulators (e.g., SafeWork NSW)
• Experience with OHSAS 18001 and Self-insurance frameworks
• Injury management and return to work

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to InfraBuild employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.
 

• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Recruitment referral awards: $1500 is awarded to eligible employees for referring friends or family to an open role if the candidate is successful.
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.
• Accessible learning available to everyone: InfraBuild Learn360 provides every InfraBuild employee (whatever your role or career aspirations) with self-directed learning opportunities, supported by a variety of resources to help enhance the impact of your learning.
• Novated leasing: We provide an effective way to salary sacrifice for a vehicle through novated leasing with a choice of two novated leasing partners -Toyota Fleet Management or LeasePLUS.

About Us

InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors.  With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

InfraBuild's steel manufacturing team is an integral partner to the construction industry, delivering breakthrough thinking, innovative solutions and the highest standards in quality and supply. Operating two electric arc furnaces in Victoria and New South Wales, InfraBuild then utilises its four rolling mills to form new steel products and supply a range of products to steel distributors and processors nationally.

Why Work Here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.

• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.

• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted to this position, and GFG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved processes.

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