At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About The Team
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.
Job Description
Downer is looking for a motivated individual eager to take the next step in their career working across Melbourne’s iconic Citylink road network. This hands-on role will actively lead and ensure on-going compliance with statutory obligations whilst mitigating risk.
As a Senior Safety Advisor, you will actively support, coach, mentor and provide technical advice to internal stakeholders across the contract as well as be responsible for Zero Harm performance monitoring, data analysis, audit processes and guide incident investigations.
This position is ideal for someone with strong civil safety experience and leadership qualities, ready for a long-term career opportunity within our company and to contribute to our team’s success. This position will require the successful candidate to work both day shift and night shift.
About You
Exposure in the Road or Civil Maintenance and Mechanical or Electrical sectors will be highly regarded as will the ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships with both operational and management personnel to achieve best zero harm outcomes.
Diploma or higher qualification in Occupational Health and Safety advantageous.
ICAM Lead investigation (desirable).
Quality/Safety Lead internal Auditor (desirable).
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to evaluate and implement Zero Harm policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
Demonstrated ability to develop Zero Harm improvement plans to drive and promote proactive safety awareness programs
Ability to think strategically, considering both corporate and local objectives/drivers.
Ability to conduct audits; investigations of safety issues and assist in developing improvement plans based on findings.
Prior experience with managing return to work programs in consultation with line management; liaison with Injury Management Team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence at various business levels.
Strong computer and data analysis skills that extend to report collation and presentation.
Benefits
Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:
Tool of trade vehicle
Night and weekend allowances
Health & Wellbeing; discounted BUPA Health Insurance, company health programs, EAP
Financial; discounts and offers at HSBC, CBA & Qudos Bank, novated leasing, salary sacrificing
Lifestyle; discounts with Shell petrol, car rentals, shopping (such as The Good Guys & Wattyl Paint)
Technology; discounts with Samsung, Dell and Microsoft
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
To Apply For These Great Opportunities, Please Click On "Apply" And Submit Your Application. We Do Not Accept Applications Via Email But For More Information, Please Contact
Melissa Edwards – Specialist Recruitment Advisor
E: Melissa.Edwards2@downergroup.com
The Downer Transport & Infrastructure Recruitment office will be closed from Friday, 20 December 2024 and we will be back on Monday, 6 January 2025. If you submit an application during this window, please note that we will review your details and update you upon our return. Wishing you a safe and festive holiday season!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Civil Engineering
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