Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Job title: Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Company: Acciona


Job description: 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 60,000 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.Job DescriptionBenefitsPersonalised career progression plans to help you achieve your goalsJoin a `business with an excellent safety record as well as robust systems and process’sJoin a VIC – Big Build Project – The M80 Ring Road Completion ProjectCompetitive salary in line with experience + Acciona Bonus Incentive SchemeThe ProjectThe M80 Ring Road Alliance (comprising ACCIONA, MACA, and AECOM) has been selected to design and construct the M80 Ring Road Completion.The project will deliver a major upgrade of the M80 Ring Road between the M80-Plenty Road interchange and the North East Link tunnel entrance at Watsonia, providing a seamless connection to North East Link. Works includes the construction of 14 kilometres of new lanes, bulk earthworks, retaining walls, bridge structures, rail interface works, intelligent transport systems, urban design and landscaping. This diverse and challenging project will be complete in 2028.Key accountabilities for the positionReporting into the Zone Safety Manager you will be responsible for:Undertake regular and systematic audits across multiple project sites, covering management systems, safe work procedures, behavioural safety and preventative measures, requiring you to undertake thorough risk assessments of and assess all tasks and activities. This also requires you to identify and coordinate sites to be audited via constant liaising and interaction with operationsUndertake site safety walks, either with the client or management, ensuring close out (hands on) of all corrective actionsProvide timely and expert HSEQ support, advice and assistance to all project and workshop personnelCarry out and provide support during incident investigationsHelp facilitate and have a consistent presence at pre-start meetings (a key safety preventative measure that requires robust and comprehensive risk assessment) and toolbox talksFlexibility & willingness to undertake working shifts on Saturdays, work through occupations and support night works as requiredAdvise our Engineers on and assist them with the preparation of “Work Package” construction documentation, being:A fit for purpose Project Management Plan (PMP);Fit for purpose Construction Safety Procedures (that reference global SWMS’ and PHRAs);Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS’);Plant Hazard Risk Assessments (PHRAs); andRelated Quality documentation and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs);Required Skills and CompetenciesYou will have a minimum of a certificate IV in Work Health & Safety, but further tertiary study highly regardedYou will be able to confidently assess a range or risks and potential hazards and put together safe working plans in line with Acciona’s systems and processAdvanced communication skills and an ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of stake holdersFlexibility & willingness to undertake working shifts on Saturdays, work through occupations and support night works as requiredACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023 & 2024 certification in Australia, which certifies the company’s commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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Location: Melbourne, VIC

Job date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:47:03 GMT

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