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 65,000 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.

Shape occupational risk prevention across Australia's largest Defence infrastructure undertaking.

Job Description

Shape safety strategy, lead audits and risk reviews, and investigate incidents on major ACCIONA projects, with real influence on site safety culture.

Benefits

- Draft Construction Safety Management Plans and shape WHS strategy

- Influence safety culture and contractor relationships on site

- Leadership and career development pathways across ACCIONA

About ACCIONA

ACCIONA delivers complex, large-scale infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, including rail, road, water and defence projects. Our teams work across the full project lifecycle, from tender and design through construction, operation and maintenance. Our water work includes the Adelaide Desalination Plant and the Eyre Peninsula Desalination Plant.

About the Opportunity

As Senior Health and Safety Advisor, you will make sure project operations run safely and with care for the environment, reporting to the Health and Safety Manager. You will draft Construction Safety Management Plans, run audits, and review risks and new hazards as they emerge, and simplify controls as the project changes. You will investigate incidents, track injury frequency rates, and recommend improvements from the data. You will build strong relationships with contractors and shape a positive safety culture, with real influence on how the project manages safety.

Key accountabilities for the position will be

• Draft Construction Safety Management Plans in consultation with key stakeholders
• Develop WHS policy and run audits to monitor safety performance
• Confirm compliance with legislation for plant, equipment and workplace activities
• Review risks and new hazards, and prioritise controls by impact
• Investigate incidents and report injury frequency rate performance
• Build contractor relationships through open sharing of safety information
• Promote safety and environmental awareness with all site workers

Required Skills and Competencies

- Minimum of Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

- Experience investigating and reporting safety incidents

- Working knowledge of risk assessments and audit procedures

- Working knowledge of health, safety and environment requirements

- Competent in planning and organising work schedules

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

Apply now with your current resume to shape site safety at ACCIONA.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

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