Reporting to the Head of Zero Harm, you will work closely with Downer's Specialised Pavements and Pavement Rehabilitation teams to identify, implement and track sustainable health and safety activities in line with the Company, client and legislative expectations. You will develop strong relationships to ensure an in-depth understanding of best practice in the industry. Role based in Underdale, South Australia.
Key Responsibilities Include
* Ensure a consistent national approach to Zero Harm through effective implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of safety initiatives, knowledge management, and performance.
* Partner with the operational leaders and key stakeholders to build a strong Zero Harm culture, providing trusted advice and fostering collaborative relationships across the business.
* Identify and mitigate risks by analysing trends, developing proactive strategies, and implementing innovative Zero Harm programs to embed a strong safety culture.
* Support the Head of Zero Harm in executing strategic initiatives while driving the application of frameworks, technology, and business processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.
What You'll Bring
* Diploma or higher qualification in Work Health and Safety.
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in Health and Safety with exposure to high-risk industries, preferably the civil construction or infrastructure space.
* Ability to think strategically, considering both corporate and local objectives/drivers.
* Ability to support investigations of safety issues and assist in developing improvement plans based on findings.
* Demonstrated ability to develop Zero Harm improvement plans to drive and promote proactive safety awareness programs.
* Demonstrate knowledge and ability to evaluate and implement Zero Harm policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
* Experience working closely with operational leaders.
* Lead ICAM Incident Investigation and/or training & assessment qualifications would be highly advantageous.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence at various business levels.
* Strong computer and data analysis skills that extend to report collation and presentation.
* Prior experience with managing return to work programs in consultation with line management; liaison with Injury Management Team.
* Flexible with occasional national travel.
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.
* Competitive remuneration from a significant ASX-listed company.
* A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP, Beyond Blue and health insurance discounts.
* Access to, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options.
To join the Downer team please "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.
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.
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.