Health and Safety Surface Lead | Multiple Locations

at  Snowy Hydro

JOB DESCRIPTION

A Project Like No Other
Join us on a groundbreaking journey with Snowy 2.0, a monumental advancement in the Snowy Scheme’s legacy and Australia’s largest committed renewable energy initiative. With a focus on providing on-demand energy and extensive storage capacity, Snowy 2.0 serves as a cornerstone for the future generations in the nation’s transition towards a low-carbon emissions future.
The Location
Working a 14/7 Roster, nestled within the awe-inspiring Snowy Mountains, our project offers an office backdrop unlike any other. Join our vibrant and inclusive team where work is not just a task but a joyous experience, enriched by the unparalleled beauty of our beautiful surroundings.
The Role
As the Health & Safety Surface Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing health and safety activities for the surface areas of the Snowy 2.0 Project. This role will involve leading a team of health and safety professionals, ensuring safety protocols and procedures are implemented, conducting assurance activities, and promoting a culture of safety with the Principal Contractor.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring a team of health and safety professionals, providing guidance, support and training to ensure the Principal Contractor is in compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting and embedding the HSE Strategy.
• Ensuring the Principal Contractor has implemented management measures which meet the safety obligations of the project and that management measures are being implemented across all surface areas for the project.
• Reviewing and monitoring the Principal Contractor documentation against project requirements and obligations including but not limited to reviewing contractor safety management plans and related sub-plans and procedures.
• Conducting regular surface area inspections.
• Reviewing incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring developed corrective and preventive actions will mitigate future risk.
• Monitor and track safety throughout the project, encouraging active participation and engagement from all team members.
• Building proactive, collaborative and cooperative relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, to encourage innovation and ensure best practice safety management systems.

You’ll Bring To The Team:
A Diploma level qualification in Work Health and Safety or a related field, complemented by certification in Safety Management System Auditing. Your background will showcase hands-on experience in safety roles, specifically focusing on surface activities within the construction or infrastructure sector. You’ll exhibit expertise in risk management, including a proven track record in implementing programs for Fatality Prevention, Major Hazards, and Critical Control. With a solid foundation in health and safety management, exemplary leadership skills, and a genuine passion for cultivating safe work environments, you’ll make a valuable addition to our team.
The Team
We uphold the principle of “One Team Working Together”. If this is a team you would like to be part of, apply now! We can’t wait for you to join us in the Snowy 2.0 team

• Leading and mentoring a team of health and safety professionals, providing guidance, support and training to ensure the Principal Contractor is in compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting and embedding the HSE Strategy.
• Ensuring the Principal Contractor has implemented management measures which meet the safety obligations of the project and that management measures are being implemented across all surface areas for the project.
• Reviewing and monitoring the Principal Contractor documentation against project requirements and obligations including but not limited to reviewing contractor safety management plans and related sub-plans and procedures.
• Conducting regular surface area inspections.
• Reviewing incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring developed corrective and preventive actions will mitigate future risk.
• Monitor and track safety throughout the project, encouraging active participation and engagement from all team members.
• Building proactive, collaborative and cooperative relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, to encourage innovation and ensure best practice safety management systems