Safety Officer - Residential Construction

This is not your typical safety role.

This isn't a desk job with the occasional site visit. It's a get-in-the-car, get-out-on-site and get-it-done kind of role - where your impact is seen in real time, not just written in a report.

What this role really is

You'll be across multiple residential construction sites each week, not just parked at one.

You’ll be:

- 🚗 On the road most of the week, visiting sites across Southeast Queensland

- 👷‍♂️ Working side-by-side with Construction Supervisors and our trades onsite

- 🔍 Conducting site audits, safety inspections and risk assessments

- 📋 Writing and reviewing SWMS, plus keeping compliance tight

- ✅ Ensuring trades are site ready (insurances, SWMS, site standards)

- 🏡 Completing safety walkthroughs of display homes before they open to the public

- 🧠 Coaching, influencing, and reinforcing what “good” looks like on site

This is a hands-on, high-visibility role. You're the bridge between what should happen and what's actually happening on site.

Let's be real about the role

This job has range - and you need to be comfortable with all of it.

• You'll be on your feet, climbing scaffold & hang ons, walking sites and getting in to the detail
• You'll be driving a lot and managing your own schedule
• You'll still need to stay on top of admin, reporting & SWMS

It's a balance - physical presence on site and sharp attention to detail behind the scenes.

Who this suits

Someone with a strong residential construction background who's ready to step into a broader, more influential role.

You might be:

• A Construction Site supervisor who knows how sites really run
• Used to managing multiple jobs and shifting priorites
• Detail-driven, but practical - you know what works in the real world
• Confident communicating with trades & supervisors alike
• High energy and proactive - you don't wait to be told

People listen to you because you've been in their boots.

Who this is NOT for

❌ Someone looking for a mostly office-based position

❌ Someone who prefers theory over hands-on site work

❌ Someone not comfortable with the physical side of construction environments and the weather that goes with it

❌ Someone who doesn't enjoy being out on the road regularly

❌ Someone afraid of heights

What you’ll get

- 💰 $100K + Super

- 🚘 Fully maintained Ford Ranger XLT (no company branding - Fuel, tolls + unlimited personal use)

- 📱 Mobile phone + iPad

- 🔄 Variety - no two days or sites are the same

- 🤝 Autonomy and trust to run your week 

The vibe

We're serious about safety, but not stiff about it.

The role is about being present, practical and proactive. Not ticking boxes - actually making sites safer.

This is about

• Real conversations
• Practical solutions
• Being present on site
• Making a visible difference

The fine print - must haves

• Certificate IV in OHS - at a minimum
• ICAM trained or equivalent
• Proven experience in a HSE role – ideally in residential construction or a similar field.
• Strong communication and influencing skills – especially with site-based teams.
• Confidence using safety software and Microsoft Office tools – especially Excel & Powerpoint
• A proactive mindset and a genuine passion for creating safer workplaces.
• Current First Aid or willing to get

Why Join Plantation Homes?

We’re part of the Sumitomo Forestry Group, a global leader in home design and construction with over 330 years of history. Locally, we operate with autonomy and agility, backed by the strength and stability of our international partnership.

At Plantation, diversity, inclusion, and integrity are more than values – they’re how we work every day. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences to bring their unique perspectives to our team.

Ready to Build a Safer Future with Us?

If you’re ready to step into a role where your work truly matters – and be part of a company that values your wellbeing and growth – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of safety in residential construction.