Health & Safety Advisor

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 41,500 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.

About the project and opportunity:

ACCIONA are seeking to engage a Safety Advisor for the remaining scope on our Macintyre Windfarm project in QLD. The position can be either local to Warwick, QLD or drive in, drive out on a 10/4 roster. Reporting to the Safety Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring that operations are carried out safely and ensuring that the project is aware of and complies with all legislation in relation to the use of its plant and equipment as well as workplace activities and that the project meets its statutory and industry obligations in respect to Industrial and safety matters at all times.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Co-ordinates Health and Safety activities on site including inspections and monitoring as required and directed
• Assists with training of personnel to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities and to improve their capabilities
• Resolves issues that may arise in respect of Health and Safety
• Records and assists in the investigation of accidents and dangerous occurrences
• Ensure all workers have received a project specific induction that explains all hazards present on the project and the control measures to be followed before beginning working activities
• Promote and lead by example, the project commitment to a safety culture that will achieve an incident and injury free workplace
• Routinely engage workers at all levels in discussions aimed at gaining commitment to safe behaviour
• Adopt a zero tolerance to work practices and equipment that may be unsafe or have serious adverse Safety or environmental impact
• Support Foreman and site workers to eliminate or minimize hazards
• Assist in the reporting, investigation and suggestion of corrective and/or preventive actions resulting from identification of hazards, near miss incidents and work related illness/injury
• As directed, support the Safety Manager with provision of ongoing safety training, awareness and information sessions to site personnel

Competencies and Experience we are looking for:

• You will have completed a minimum of a Cert IV in WH&S with proven experience as a Safety Advisor on large scale construction projects.
• Available for an immediate start is highly desirable
• Having excellent communication skills and high attention to detail will be essential for success in this role.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.