Health & Safety Manager

We’re changing the way Australia generates its energy, are you ready for a change? 

The Project 

The Utilities business are the preferred contractor on two of the largest energy infrastructure projects within the Australian energy sector, one of these projects is located in Queensland and the other in New South Wales. 

These two exciting opportunities secure a pipeline of work until 2027 and include the design & construction of new transmission lines and substations.

This exciting project will commence construction in 2024 and we are currently looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join the team. The role will initially be based in North Sydney.

Reporting into the Project Director, we are seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join our HumeLink West project.

The Health and Safety Manager provides advice to support and maintain a safe and healthy workplace and for adherence to company policies and other applicable laws, regulations and standards for the project ensuring the highest standard in OH&S.

Some key responsibilities of this role will include:

·    Implement UGL’s HSEQ Management System, through coaching and completion of assurance activities (aligned to UGL’s Assurance Plan);

·    Build HSE capability in Site/Project Teams, using the OneHSE Culture Program as platform to build from;

·    Respond to business development opportunities, including involvement in Tender responses to embed HSE expectations early in the project lifecycle;

·    Actively engage Project teams to identify how health and safety, environment, and quality outcomes are being achieved on site, and assist with addressing gaps where identified;

·    Take part in/facilitate Project Risk Workshops, building capability and sharing lessons from other projects;

·    Lead incident investigations for Severity 1, Severity 2 and PC1 events;

·    Monitor and report on achievement of Project HSE KPI’s, working with the leadership team to address any identified deficiencies;

·    Monitor alignment with legal and client obligations, providing advice to Project Managers and projects/sites on changes or emerging trends that could impact the successful delivery of work; and

·    Provide generalist HSE support to Projects where required including end of month reporting requirements.

·    Support the development, consultation, and implementation of HSEQ Management System content (Procedures, Tools etc.) including project specific management plans.

·    Complete audits and assurance activity (in accordance with the UGL Audit Schedule).

·    Provide advice and support ongoing compliance with UGL’s certifications and accreditations (ISO45001, ISO9001, ISO14001, Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner)

About you

·         Minimum 5 years’ experience in HS Management in a high-risk industry (construction preferred).

·         Excellent knowledge of the relevant HS legislations.

·         Demonstrated capability in implementing HS improvement programs/strategies.

·         Experience in leading incident investigations for significant events.

·         Developed Strong business Acumen and understanding of different contract strategies.

·         Experience working in the capacity of a Principal Contractor.

·         Experience managing teams across multiple projects simultaneously.

·         Root Cause Investigation Qualification (ICAM or Taproot) (Minimum).

What makes you right for UGL

Why Unite with the Very Best…

UGL – Big projects. Big careers.

 We keep Australia moving through our transport manufacturing, maintenance and operations offering, and we support the energy sector through our renewables, power generation, resources and transmission operations.  We are an end-to-end engineering and services provider (one of Australia’s biggest inhouse design houses) 

We’re the people behind communications, transport, utilities, power, oil, gas, Defence and renewables. We build tunnels under rivers and flyover roads. We’re the people who take on the problems that have never been solved. The ones that stretch you outside of what’s known, where your true genius is challenged and shines. 

 Diversity & Social Inclusion UGL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where each employee feels safe to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, Women, Military Veterans, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with a disability and our friends in the LGBTIQ+ Community.

UGL respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land in which we work and pays our respects to elders past, present and emerging.  

As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate an applicant’s suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. It’s good to know that UGL does not discriminate based on a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.