Expressions of Interest - Working at Heights Marshall - Byford

About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the Project - Byford Rail Extension

The Project’s general scope of works includes designing, procuring, manufacturing, constructing, installing and commissioning all rail infrastructure and ancillary works to support an electrified operational passenger rail between Armadale and Byford Stations.

Transport infrastructure works for the BRE Project include:

• Demolition of existing station.
• Construction of a new Byford station.
• Construction of approximately 8km of dual track narrow gauge electrified passenger railway line.
• Removal of level crossings.
• Construction of ‘rail over road’ and ‘road over rail’ bridges and roads.
• Parking areas, bus interchange and upgrade of local roads surrounding both Armadale and Byford stations.

About The Role – Working at Heights Marshall

We are currently seeking genuine Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced Working at Heightsprofessionals in the Perth southern suburbs for the METRONET Byford Rail Extension Project. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Exhibiting a blend of leadership, communication, and technical skills, the successful applicant will play a critical role in upholding safety protocols, preventing accidents, and responding effectively to emergencies. You will work closely with the site Superintendent and Health & Safety Advisors, providing regular feedback on the compliance and adherence to the Working at Height requirements on site.

Key responsibilities will include;

• Erecting and/or changing non-scaffold Barricades to achieve intended purpose
• Reviewing permits, work area setup and controls for compliance with work at height requirements
• Travel the entire site to perform their role and review work at height activities.
• Attend Daily co-ordination meetings.
• Take direction from Supervision or Safety and provide guidance and support to Contractor Supervision and Crews.

Essential:

• Unrestricted Australian working rights
• WA Construction Induction Card (white card) and a valid WA Driver’s Licence or other Photo ID
• At least 5 years demonstrated experience in civil/metro construction
• Comprehensive understanding of safety procedures and regulations
• Working Safely at Heights certificate
• Demonstrated experience in scaffolding / EWP / Working at heights

Desirable:

• Tickets for EWP / Scaffolding / Rigging / Dogging, etc.
• Experience or background in WHS may be advantageous, but is not essential.
• May suit someone with a trade or stores background

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.