Health and Safety Advisor

ACCIONA is a global company leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65000 professionals present in more than 40 countries across the five continents all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference promote sustainable development and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change overpopulation and water scarcity Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

About the Project

The Southern Program Alliance is contracted by Victorian Government to remove most dangerous and congested level crossings. This is a critical infrastructure project with significant public impact.

Work on a high-profile infrastructure project as part of a global team using continuous improvement methodology and innovative technology which enable us to leave a genuine legacy.

Benefits

• Mordialloc and Boronia package
• Alliance Model
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Income protection
• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
• Career Development Strong Culture Inclusive and Support Environment
• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement
• Strong commitment to economic environmental and social progress

The Opportunity:

The Advisor Safety reports to the Manager Safety and is responsible for implementing Occupational Health and Safety strategies systems and initiatives that integrate safety as a core business value that is consistent across the this role you will facilitate a culture of Occupational Health and Safety vigilance accountability ownership awareness and leadership across the workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Site based role required pre-start presence
• Coordinate the health and safety systems within the project including identifying hazards assessing risk
• Recommend appropriate safety controls to the construction team and provide advice on incident prevention and occupational health to management and employees.
• Ensure the effective implementation of Safety Management Systems
• Identify review and analyse high-risk activities in conjunction with the appropriate personnel and recommend an approach to be taken
• Actively ensure that subcontractors and suppliers are complying with legislative client and the alliances work health and safety and environmental requirements
• Be actively involved in the investigation and debrief of all Lost Time Injuries and critical incidents that occur on the project
• Assist with the timely response to client-raised issues taking the opportunity to build positive relationships with said client
• Have a consistent presence at pre-start meetings

• Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety or similar

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar project based role post qualification

• Demonstrated experience in a Civil/Rail Infrastructure project environment

• Previous experience in incident investigation ICAM experience highly desirable but not essential

• A comprehensive knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation and processes including competence in the implementation of OHS change initiatives