Program Wide Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability Manager

Posted:
1/9/2025, 6:30:47 PM

Location(s):
Victoria, Australia ⋅ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

Workplace Type:
On-site

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 Description

The Project

Southern Program Alliance based on the Frankston line is one of the alliances responsible for removing 110 of Melbourne’s most dangerous and congested level crossings as part of Victoria’s Big Build transport infrastructure program.

Benefits

  • Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
  • Project office is based in Moorabbin
  • Career Development, Strong Culture, Inclusive and Support Environment
  • Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement
  • Strong commitment to economic, environmental, and social progress
  • Local leadership and global expertise

The Opportunity

Due to an internal promotion, we currently have a vacancy for a Program Wide Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability Manager to lead the Safety, Environment and Sustainability teams on Southern Program Alliance.  This is a senior leadership role and as such you will be part of the Alliance Management Team reporting directly to the Alliance General Manager.

Key Accountabilities for the position will be:

  • Provide strategic and tactical leadership across the Health and Safety, Environment and Sustainability disciplines
  • Responsible for the performance of Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability across the entire program of works, from development to delivery, along with developing strategic partnerships both internally and externally
  • Mentor, train and lead your direct reports and all field personnel in Alliance systems, the auditing process, behavioural compliance, change management, and continuous improvement practices and processes.
  • Set clear performance expectations for project team members driving individual accountability and actively track and monitor performance, taking action to address underperformance where necessary.

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Tertiary Qualifications in Health, Safety and Environment or relevant demonstrated experience
  • 10 years demonstrated experience as a senior leader in Health, Safety and Environment position within a related discipline such as major Rail or Civil Infrastructure
  • Demonstrated experience in Incident Investigation, Return to Work and Managing onsite industrial relations when required.
  • Current Driver Licence

ACCIONA 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.

Acciona

Website: https://acciona.com/

Headquarter Location: Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1997

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Secondary Market

Industries: Energy ⋅ Infrastructure ⋅ Renewable Energy ⋅ Service Industry ⋅ Water ⋅ Water Purification