Senior Safety Advisor - Delivery
About Inland Rail
Inland Rail Pty Ltd is delivering a 1,600km freight line that is transforming how goods are moved around Australia. When fully operational, Inland Rail will connect Melbourne to Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. As one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia, Inland Rail is helping to address the nation's future freight needs and meet the demands of our growing population.
Delivering Inland Rail will help shift more goods onto rail which means safer, less congested roads and fewer emissions and a more resilient and sustainable national freight network.
More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail
About the opportunity
We have a great opportunity for you to make a positive impact on this landmark rail project. Join us at Inland Rail as a Senior Safety Advisor to ensure site readiness in relation to health and safety for both the pre-construction and construction phases. This includes health and safety set up prior to mobilisation to site and compliance during works on site.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Ensure compliance to the relevant Health and Safety legislation, including National Rail Safety Law and Inland Rail Health and Safety requirements.
* Provide advice, guidance and coaching to support the implementation Health and Safety requirements.
Monitor compliance against Health and Safety requirements.
- Carry out health and safety audits where required, including of third-party service providers and contractors.
Conduct and participate in risk assessments, identify hazards and manage risks.
- Help develop additional Health and Safety documentation and review and prepare project Health and Safety Plans.
- Prepare and deliver toolbox talks and relevant health and safety training material.
- Review of health and safety aspects of service providers' contracts.
- Review of third-party safety plans, records and related documents.
- Liaise with external stakeholders on health and safety matters and report on health and safety performance.
- Effectively report on progress, risks, barriers, budget and forecasts through a variety of mediums including regular written reports and regular Project Meetings.
- Ensure contractors meet and implement health and safety requirements.
- Manage and monitor health and safety system implementation, ensuring compliance of Inland Rail personnel with health and safety requirements.
About you
You will be able to demonstrate the following:
* Qualification in Health and Safety, or proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager / Advisor / Coordinator in the rail industry or similar industry.
* Sound knowledge of relevant state and federal safety legislation and standards.
* Health and Safety audit experience.
* Good communication skills both written and verbal. Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
* Current RIW card, or ability to obtain RIW card promptly.
Drivers Licence - Class C
What you'll be joining
* You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
* This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
* Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
* Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.
Our Organisation and Culture
The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.
At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.
All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.
Apply Now
If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.
As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.
Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don't delay your application.