At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team
Downer's Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans‐Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers' challenges, and for our communities.
Job Description
Downer's Maintenance & ITS business is proud to be expanding its footprint across South Australia, delivering vital road and asset maintenance and construction services across the Barossa, Riverland and South East Regions, covering approximately 5,600 km of sealed road network. It's an exciting time to be part of a team that's delivering these critical works across the state.
D owner has a long‐term opportunity for a safety professionalto join our team based out of Murray Bridge, South Australia. As a Safety Advisor, you will actively support, coach, mentor and provide technical advice to internal stakeholders. This dynamic role offers a blend of site-based and office exposure, with a strong focus on fostering collaboration to achieve our Safety objectives, while also contributing to business innovation. Perfect for someone looking to develop their career as a safety professional.
Key responsibilities
* Coach operational teams on risk management—facilitating risk assessments, SWMS, and critical risk controls, and stopping work where immediate risks exist.
* Plan and deliver internal audits and site inspections; support external ISO/third‐party audits and close out findings.
* Lead and support incident reporting and investigations, and drive timely, effective corrective actions with a focus on hard controls.
* Maintain high‐quality Zero Harm data and reporting.
* Monitor legislation and standards, communicate changes, and ensure compliance with The Downer Standard and relevant WHS/OHS frameworks.
* Support return‐to‐work and injury management processes in partnership with internal specialists and stakeholders.
* Build strong relationships with managers, supervisors, and crews.
What you'll bring
* Certificate 4 Work Health and Safety minimum.
* Exposure to civil road maintenance or construction (desirable).
* ICAM Lead Incident Investigation (desirable).
* Experience conducting audits and preparation of corrective actions and reports.
* Participated in high level incident investigations.
* Flexible with working night shift when required.
* Ability to positively influence change and communicate effectively with multiple types of stakeholders.
* High level of problem solving with the ability to professionally navigate complex situations.
* Strong computer and data analysis skills that extend to report collation and presentation.
Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work‐life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:
* Tool of Trade Vehicle
* A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP, Beyond Blue and health insurance discounts.
* Access toPerks@Downer,which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options.
To join the Downer team please click on "apply now". We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
Job Info
* Job Identification 729378
* Job Category Health Safety and Sustainability
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