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.
Job Description
About the Project
The Southern Program Alliance is contracted by Victorian Government to remove most dangerous and congested level crossings. This is a critical infrastructure project with significant public impact.
Work on a high-profile infrastructure project as part of a global team, using continuous improvement methodology and innovative technology which enable us to leave a genuine legacy.

Benefits

• Alliance Model
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Income protection
• Newport Location
• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
• Career Development, Strong Culture, Inclusive and Support Environment
• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement
• Strong commitment to economic, environmental, and social progress

The Opportunity:
The Advisor, Safety reports to the Manager, Safety and is responsible for implementing Occupational Health and Safety strategies, systems and initiatives that integrate safety as a core business value that is consistent across the workplace. In this role you will facilitate a culture of Occupational Health and Safety vigilance, accountability, ownership, awareness and leadership across the workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the health and safety systems within the project, including identifying hazards, assessing risk
• Recommend appropriate safety controls to the construction team, and provide advice on incident prevention and occupational health to management and employees.
• Ensure the effective implementation of Safety Management Systems
• Identify, review and analyse high-risk activities in conjunction with the appropriate personnel and recommend an approach to be taken
• Actively ensure that subcontractors and suppliers are complying with legislative, client and the alliances work health and safety and environmental requirements
• Be actively involved in the investigation and debrief of all Lost Time Injuries and critical incidents that occur on the project
• Assist with the timely response to client-raised issues, taking the opportunity to build positive relationships with said client
• Have a consistent presence at pre-start meetings

Required Skills and Competencies

• Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety, or similar
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role post qualification
• Demonstrated experience in a Civil/Rail Infrastructure project environment
• Previous experience in incident investigation, ICAM experience highly desirable but not essential
• A comprehensive knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation and processes, including competence in the implementation of OHS change initiatives

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

• Coordinate the health and safety systems within the project, including identifying hazards, assessing risk
• Recommend appropriate safety controls to the construction team, and provide advice on incident prevention and occupational health to management and employees.
• Ensure the effective implementation of Safety Management Systems
• Identify, review and analyse high-risk activities in conjunction with the appropriate personnel and recommend an approach to be taken
• Actively ensure that subcontractors and suppliers are complying with legislative, client and the alliances work health and safety and environmental requirements
• Be actively involved in the investigation and debrief of all Lost Time Injuries and critical incidents that occur on the project
• Assist with the timely response to client-raised issues, taking the opportunity to build positive relationships with said client
• Have a consistent presence at pre-start meeting