Senior Safety Advisor

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Safety Advisor to support Turner & Townsend in the delivery of safe and compliant construction projects with a primary focus on Data Center and General Construction projects. This is a Sydney-based Monday-Friday role with occasional regional travel as required. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in implementing and maintaining robust safety practices systems and procedures ensuring the safety of our team our clients and the wider community. This role will also enable our business with Principal Contracting safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Implementation: Lead the on-site implementation of WHS Management Systems ensuring adherence to T&Ts safety standards and client requirements.
• Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of construction sites including Data Center environments to proactively identify potential hazards and risks.
• Training and Education: Provide comprehensive safety training and education to project staff contractors and subcontractors ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations and best practices.
• Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents incidents and near misses thoroughly identifying root causes and developing effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Collaboration and Integration: Collaborate closely with project managers engineers and other stakeholders to integrate safety considerations into project planning design and execution.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Review and analyze safety data and trends identifying areas for improvement and implementing proactive safety measures to enhance overall performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Participate actively in safety meetings and committees contributing to the development and implementation of project-wide safety initiatives.
• Compliance and Liaison: Liaise with regulatory authorities external stakeholders and clients to ensure full compliance with all applicable safety regulations standards and best practices.
• Emergency Response: Lead emergency response and crisis management activities including developing maintaining

Qualifications :

Qualifications and Certifications:

• A relevant degree in Occupational Health and Safety Engineering or a related field.
• Highly Desirable: Certifications such as a Construction Safety Certificate Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in a safety role within the construction industry specifically focusing on Data Center and/or General Construction projects.
• Proven experience with large-scale construction projects is essential.
• Experience working with Principal Contractor safety requirements is highly advantageous
• Construction Safety Regulations: A comprehensive understanding of Australian safety regulations standards (e.g. AS/NZS 4801 relevant codes of practice) and best practices applicable to the construction industry with specific emphasis on Data Center and General Construction environments.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Expertise in hazard identification risk assessment methodologies and the implementation of effective control measures.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using safety management systems incident reporting software (e.g. Vault SiteDocs) and other relevant software tools.
• Equipment and Technologies: Familiarity with the range of safety equipment and technologies commonly used in construction projects including those specific to Data Center environments (e.g. confined space entry electrical safety critical infrastructure protection).
• Communication and Leadership: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to effectively communicate safety policies procedures and training to project staff and stakeholders. Strong leadership skills to influence safety culture and motivate others to prioritize safety.
• Problem-Solving and Analysis: The ability to identify and analyze safety risks incidents and trends developing practical and effective solutions to mitigate risks and improve safety performance.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to conduct thorough safety inspections audits and investigations. Ability to identify potential hazards and risks and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Collaboration and Relationship Building: The ability to work collaboratively with project managers engineers contractors subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities and to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.

Additional Information :

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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