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Safe Design Australia operates throughout Australia and New Zealand, helping designers, architects, engineers, and principal contractors meet their Work Health and Safety (WHS) duties in relation to safe design. Our consultants and risk managers are available to discuss your project, deliver Safe Design Reports, or provide training, workshops, and WHS compliance support tailored to your organisation. Reach out to us to learn more about our services and how we can help you integrate safety into every stage of your design process, from concept through construction, maintenance, to final decomissioning.

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SIA Certified Safety Professional, Postgraduate Diploma (Occupational Health & Safety), Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management), Diploma of Teaching, CPTED – NSW Police, Member UNSW Expert Witness Panel.

John is the Director of Safe Design Australia, recognised internationally for his leadership in Safety in Design, WHS and risk management. With over two decades of experience across construction, telecommunications, infrastructure and education, he has driven industry change for organisations including Vodafone Global, NBN Co and the NSW Government, and steered several industry bodies toward excellence in Safe Design and WHS.

aA certified Safety Professional and expert witness, John turns complex legislation into practical design solutions that improve safety outcomes. His strategic approach and collaborative style continue to shape best practice across Australia and the Asia–Pacific, helping architects, engineers and regulators embed safety from concept to completion.

When not guiding projects or mentoring the next generation of Safety in Design professionals, John can be found sailing through Southeast Asia, racing in the Sydney to Hobart, or on a motorcycle exploring roads less travelled.