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Form of workAbout 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 role
We are currently seeking Protection Officers for Rail Operations in Perth, Western Australia. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.
Key responsibilities
- Be able to work proactively and autonomously to ensure that all rail network safety standards and policies are met.
- Instructing workers about safe places, protection arrangements, safety measures.
- Maintain all safe working systems and ensure network rules and procedures are correctly executed for safe operations of work within the rail corridor.
- Communication with signallers about protection arrangements.
About you
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- PTA qualifications required.
- ARC Infrastructure qualifications desired.
- Sound knowledge of track side safety standards.
- Knowledge of operational procedures including train notices and isolation protection procedures.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and people management skills.
- Hold a valid Construction Induction (White Card) & Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card.
- Valid Drivers Licence Class ‘C’ or ‘HR’.
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.
