Regional Safety Manager

Mile End location within a family values-based business. Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our people's courage, curiosity, and unique perspectives, and we look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry associations such as Engineers Australia, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.

Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave, up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.

Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we’re locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We partner with local and national community groups like Clontarf Foundation, Black Dog Institute, and Soldier On, as well as indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.

Do we offer a ‘competitive’ salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.

What’s on offer? We are seeking a suitably experienced and driven Regional Safety Manager for our South Australian and Northern Territory (Central Region) Infrastructure Services business, based in Mile End, reporting to the General Manager – Central Region FHIS. Our operational remit includes asphalt and spray seal operations, road maintenance, minor civil construction, asphalt production, laboratories, emulsion, and speciality products.

You will provide safety leadership to a high-performing safety team, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and company standards. Responsibilities include:

• Coordination of deployment schedules to meet program requirements.
• Monitoring and managing Health and Safety KPIs, and implementing strategies for improvement.
• Liaising with client Health and Safety personnel to exceed expectations.
• Planning and conducting compliance audits to identify improvements.
• Providing leadership support in risk management, incident investigation, quality control, and environmental management.
• Driving performance improvements through trend analysis, reporting, and compliance initiatives.
• Developing strategic plans to manage workplace risks and ensure legal compliance.

How you’ll connect to the role? We seek a candidate with relevant experience from top or mid-tier contractors involved in construction or engineering maintenance projects. A tertiary qualification in Health and Safety or a related discipline, Lead Auditing Qualification (preferably ICAM lead investigator), and expertise in safety systems and incident investigation are essential. You should be capable of leading, developing, engaging, coaching, and building relationships at all organizational levels. Strong report writing, presentation skills, and client interaction are critical.

Your positive, engaging, and solutions-oriented attitude will help you integrate into our collaborative team and make an immediate impact. This role offers an opportunity to operate in a dynamic environment, navigate competing demands, and deliver innovative solutions aligned with our strategic goals.

We foster an attitude of ‘ownership and empowerment’ where you can take responsibility for your performance. Hard work, results, and dedication are rewarded with career development opportunities and employee benefits. Joining Fulton Hogan means contributing to a valued organization where your efforts are recognized.

If you are interested in building on our Good Work culture and meet many of the role’s requirements, we encourage you to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities. We value the diversity that our team brings and welcome applications from individuals who share our REAL values.