Zero Harm Business Partner (Whs Advisor)

A new name, a bright pathway ahead

Part of Downer Group, our newly formed Social Infrastructure business unit brings amazing capability to the people of Australia and New Zealand, and what matters most to them. We run hospitals and universities, we manage client data centres, we drive our customer’s sustainability initiatives, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces. Arguably no other business within Downer better embodies our purpose; Enabling communities to thrive.

Join us on the journey

We currently have an opportunity for a Zero Harm Business Partner (WHS Advisor) to join our team. The role will create, inspire, and effect sustainable change in safety performance, mindset, and behaviours. This will include rolling out a multi-year national safety program, acting as the subject matter expert on safety leadership, best practice, risk management, reporting, employee health and environmental credentials.

You will also build trusted relationships, coaching and mentoring the SEQ leadership team, and broader employee population. With a finger on the pulse of the culture, this role always embodies a proactive approach to safety.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Head of Zero Harm, this role transcends the traditional safety and compliance remit, with a significant focus on guiding cultural change with a willing audience, instilling a consistent and disciplined safety culture across the business. Some of the duties this role requires are:

• Develop and deliver Zero Harm programs that address our Critical Risks
• Providing advice and support to management and staff within the Downer Defence Division on a wide range of Zero Harm matters.
• Coordinating and implementing WHS strategies that deliver the highest quality outcomes and suitably trained staff for the Downer Defence Division.
• Driving early intervention and influencing early return to work outcomes.
• Tracking lead indicators across the SEQ region to contribute and influence change and enhance culture.

What you’ll bring

• Suitability for Defence security clearance (Australian citizenship mandatory).
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Extensive background experience in a similar role.
• Formal WHS Qualification (minimum diploma in Workplace Health and Safety) and / or Degree qualified in a similar field.
• ICAM lead investigator or similar root cause analysis training (desirable)
• WHS and Injury Management experience, including WHS management systems.
• Thorough understanding WHS legislation.
• Collaborative with ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organisational skills.

More than anything, you’ll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for our business and our clients.

Why work for us?

Working for Downer, means being part of something new and exciting.  With a bright future ahead of us, you’ll find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future.  You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as:

• Training and development to support your career.
• Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business
• Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Accordingly, we encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.