Address About John Holland
We’re all about transforming lives by finding solutions to complex challenges across a wide range of industries including infrastructure, property, rail, building and water projects in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.
While our competitors talk about what they do, we focus on why we do it. We transform communities to make them easier to move around, more connected and better to live in.
About the Role
John Holland have recently been awarded an Iconic large water infrastructure project based in South-West Melbourne.
We’re currently in the design and planning phase and are looking to engage with experienced Senior Safety Advisor to join our Melbourne Water Western Treatment Plant Bundle project team to deliver this key water infrastructure project, located at Werribee, VIC.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to our Safety Manager, as a Senior Safety Advisor, you will be required to monitor and support the safety function under general supervision and to provide support and coordination of safety practices, systems and procedures dedicated to our Melbourne Water Bundle Project.
Monitor compliance with the safety systems and procedures within the workplace and provide operational support to the project management team.
Research and assist with the development of safety policies specific to the project.
Administer safety programs for project employees.
Lead and mentor the supporting safety team through direct management and regular meetings
Assist with conducting incident and accident investigations that may require litigation.
Conduct routine safety inspections and monitoring work areas.
Establish positive working relationships with project personnel and raise awareness of safety risks.
Assist in the development of communications tools and records for all project safety meetings.
Prepare and maintain reports and documentation concerning the aspects of project safety programs.
Monitor and evaluate the project safety programs for value and effectiveness.
Maintain knowledge of applicable legislative requirements including government regulations, standards and policies.
Maintain professional relationships with regulatory bodies and clients to foster the professional image of John Holland
Evaluate, investigate and gather information that will address inadequacies concerning safety matters
Review specific high risk planned works to be undertaken to ensure compliance with the method of work.
Support the communication of SQE requirements to the project
To be successful:
Diploma of Work Health and Safety or equivalent
Safety Lead Auditor qualification
Bachelor’s degree in quality, Safety, Environmental, Project Management or other associated disciplines
Construction safety management (5+ years), preferably in Civil or Rail
Experience in conducting and interpreting audit reviews
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative risk assessment and monitoring of risk controls
Experience monitoring, reviewing and reporting on performance, compliance and defects
Skills in safety management techniques and tools
Generalist safety practitioner (5+ years)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives.
Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.
We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
What's in it for you when you join John Holland?
Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.
We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.
We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
We offer:
Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice packaging options available.
Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation and up to an extra 18 weeks of superannuation paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two additional John Holland Days to prioritise health and wellbeing.
Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, and technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
Inclusion and diversity is part of how we work and do what we do at John Holland. Our active commitment to being an employer of choice is evident in the delivery of our Gender Equality Strategic Plan supported by our Pride, Celebrate Women, RAP and Grow networks.
Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.
