Address- Iconic major infrastructure project
- Opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team
- International Tier 1
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 Australia’s fourth 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 opportunity
The Victorian Government is upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, new traffic management technology and Melbourne’s first dedicated busway. These changes will slash travel times and improve public transport in Melbourne’s east.
Laing O’Rourke is part of the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance with Major Road Projects Victoria, Symal, Arcadis and WSP. Our scope of work includes a new interchange connecting the Eastern Freeway to the North East Link tunnels, major road and bridge upgrades between Burke Road and Tram Road, smart traffic management technology upgrades and new noise protection to meet Victoria’s toughest traffic noise standards. The local community will also benefit from new and upgraded walking and cycling connections, upgrades to Koonung Creek Reserve and revitalised wetlands and open spaces.
About the role
We are currently seeking a Head of Health & Safety to join us on the Eastern Freeway- Burke to Tram Alliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the safe and successful delivery of the Project including leading the safety team and influencing the wider project teams through all aspects of Health and safety.
- Implement the Health & Safety Management Plan as well as key priority projects
- Ensure that direct or indirect HSE reports are aware of key performance expectations and their HSE accountabilities.
- Develop the HSE leadership Action Schedule and ensure all requirements within the schedule/plan are established, implemented, communicated and that responsibilities for implementing the plan are understood by senior management.
About you
- Recent experience in a Head of Safety , GM or Senior Safety Leadership role having worked across major infrastructure projects in Australia for Tier 1 organisations
- Experience working with Managing Contractor type contracts is preferred.
- You will have the results driven, collaborative leadership approach with an ability to demonstrate a high level of technical and negotiation skills.
- You will also possess strong communication skills with an ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
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, family friendly work practices, 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. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce. 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.
