Senior Safety Advisor

Are you a passionate safety professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact Downer is seeking a driven and experienced Senior Safety Advisor to play a key role in keeping Melbournes CityLink road network safe and compliant. This dynamic role offers a diverse range of responsibilities and presents an excellent opportunity for a passionate safety professional to contribute to the mobilisation of one of Melbournes iconic assets.

This role is a chance to lead influence and shape safety culture in a hands-on role where every day presents new challenges and opportunities. Youll be at the forefront of coaching mentoring and guiding internal and external stakeholders ensuring ongoing compliance with statutory obligations proactively mitigating risks and leading incident investigations. This role balances both strategic safety leadership and practical on-the-ground involvement.

If you have a strong civil or road safety background exceptional leadership qualities and a passion for making a difference we want to hear from you!

ABOUT YOU

Exposure in theRoad or Civil Maintenance and Mechanical or Electricalsectors will be highly regarded as will the ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders maintaining strong relationships with both operational and management personnel to achieve best zero harm outcomes.

• Diploma or higher qualification in Work Health and Safety.
• ICAM Lead investigation (desirable).
• Quality/Safety Lead internal Auditor (desirable).
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to evaluate and implement Zero Harm policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop Zero Harm improvement plans to drive and promote proactive safety awareness programs
• Ability to think strategically considering both corporate and local objectives/drivers.
• Ability to conduct audits; investigations of safety issues and assist in developing improvement plans based on findings.
• Prior experience with managing return to work programs in consultation with line management; liaison with Injury Management Team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence at various business levels.
• Strong computer and data analysis skills that extend to report collation and presentation.

Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities work-life balance and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:

• Tool of trade vehicle
• Night and weekend allowances
• Health & Wellbeing; discounted BUPA Health Insurance company health programs EAP
• Financial; discounts and offers at HSBC CBA & Qudos Bank novated leasing salary sacrificing
• Lifestyle; discounts with Shell petrol car rentals shopping (such as The Good Guys & Wattyl Paint)
• Technology; discounts with Samsung Dell and Microsoft

To join the Downer team please apply now. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our peoples diverse experiences talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer we welcome applications from everyone.