Safety Advisor

Posted:
8/27/2024, 1:53:46 PM

Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia ⋅ Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

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

Project:

HumeLink is a new 500 kV transmission line which will connect Wagga Wagga, Bannaby and Maragle. It is one of the state’s largest energy infrastructure projects, with about 365 km of proposed new transmission lines, and new or upgraded infrastructure at four locations.

The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Safety Manager, the Safety Advisor co-ordinates health and safety systems within the Project, identifies hazards and assesses risks to health and safety, recommends appropriate safety controls to the construction team and provides advice on incident prevention and occupational health to management and employees

Responsibilities:

  • Report and investigate works health and safety hazards, incidents, and injuries, including support for case and care management.

  • Identify, review, and analyse high-risk activities and implement mitigations.

  • Actively ensure that subcontractors and suppliers are complying with legislative, client and the alliances work health and safety and environmental requirements.

  • Ensure the effective implementation of Safety Management Systems.

  • Assess high-risk activities in conjunction with the appropriate personnel and recommend the best approach to take.

  • Have a consistent presence at pre-start meetings, including leading and developing material

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety, or similar

  • Experience in a similar role, preferably in the same or similar industry

  • Demonstrated extensive experience in safety and compliance

  • Proven knowledge of a risk and incident system, including leading risk assessments

If you feel like you meet some or all of the above - Apply Now!

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.