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Form of workAbout Laing O’Rourke
Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with over 50 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure including more than a decade under the Laing O’Rourke banner. We are currently delivering some of Australia’s most exciting projects across the transport, building construction, defence, airports, mining, civil and social infrastructure sectors. Laing O’Rourke is committed to becoming the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
About the project
The Princes Highway is an important part of the National Highway network, linking Melbourne, Gippsland and South East New South Wales (NSW). It is a major transport route for tourist traffic bound for the Gippsland Lakes, the high country and the south coast of NSW and supports key regional industries including dairy, grazing, timber, paper, and coal and gas production.
The Princes Highway East Duplication will add 43kms of new lanes to the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale and is being delivered in three stages. Stages 1 and 2 are already complete. Stage 3 for the remaining two sections at Flynn and Kilmany will add an extra 12km of lanes in each direction, delivering a total of 43km of duplicated highway across the entire project.
Laing O’Rourke will manage the design and construction of the Princes Highway East Duplication - Traralgon to Sale (Stage 3) - Kilmany Section (PHEK).
We are currently seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to join the Princes Highway East Project. This permanent role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.
Key responsibilities
- Facilitate the implementation of the Laing O’Rourke HSE Management System and Project HSE Management Plans in accordance with company requirements
- Coach, mentor and support project personnel to continually improve the culture and performance of the project team and Laing O’Rourke’s Next Gear philosophy.
- Complete, facilitate and mentor accident investigations up to and including Potential Class 1
- Assist in the coordination and undertaking of HSE assurance activities including audits and support the project in developing and closing out any actions arising
About you
- Relevant Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety
- Experience on building and rail projects, ideally in Australia
- Demonstrated audit experience along with experience in coaching to develop safety peers and project personnel in Health & Safety.
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.
As a proud RAP organisation, Laing O'Rourke is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan at www.laingorourke.com
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
