Safety Manager

CPB Contractors is Australias leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group, we are proud to be constructing Australias future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients.

We hire for careers, not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery, across all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads and bridges, rail, tunnelling, defence, airports, buildings and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

The Project

CPB Contractors has been selected by the Queensland Government as managing contractor for stage one of the new Bundaberg Hospital. CPB Contractors will lead the design phase of the project which involves the design of a new six-storey hospital for acute, medical, surgical and mental health services, as well as emergency, clinical support services, and associated infrastructure.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Project Director the Safety Manager will be responsible for:

  • Working with the project management team to provide guidance, clarity and support to lead, develop and maintain the safety culture the New Bundaberg Hospital project.
  • Liaise with regulatory authorities, project and industry stakeholders and emergency service organisations to ensure compliance and maintain industry relationships.
  • Monitor and report on safety performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
  • Managing all facets of Health & Safety, Environment & Quality for the project.

Our Minimum Requirements:

  • Tertiary (Bachelor) degree in Safety, Environmental, Project Management, Building, Construction.
  • Experience working with a Tier 1 construction company 10 years post graduate experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of Safety legislation and statutes and ability to interpret any applicable statutes or legislation relevant to Project.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing all facets of Health & Safety, Environment & Quality.
  • Available to work a 10:4 roster FIFO options available from Brisbane.

For a confidential discussion please contact Jen Smith on or

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation – Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Were always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

  • A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
  • Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
  • Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
  • Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies