HSEQ ADVISOR (PARENTAL LEAVE CONTRACT)

at  Equans

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Tertiary qualifications in Health and Safety or a recognised qualification in Health & Safety or similar discipline (Certificate IV or higher)
• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience working in Health and Safety as an Advisor
• Return to Work and Rehabilitation qualifications and/or experience
• Training in or experience in ICAM
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating HS&E activities and projects in a similar role
• Understanding of and ability to research HS&E legislation, trends and issues
• High standard of written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical skills in reviewing activities and identifying key actions to deliver improvement
• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster a proactive safety culture

ABOUT THE ROLE

Equans is seeking a consultative and professional Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Advisor to join our high-performing team on a 12-month fixed-term contract providing parental leave cover (with a review for possible extension). This role reports directly to the Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality and although the role is based in SA, the HSEQ Advisor will be responsible for WA and SA. You will be responsible for operational support of our valued workforce and stakeholders for the allocated regions and business division in accordance with organisational standards and regulations. This role also provides critical corporate and operational support, ensuring continuity of high-quality advice and drives our HS&E mentality and fundamental values, championing our embedded Nothing We Do is Worth Getting Hurt For culture.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Provide health & safety support to all Equans divisions within WA/SA and to other regions as required
• Support employees’ supervisors and Managers in providing technical support & advice to facilitate continuous improvement opportunities in the performance of both leading HS&E activities and events
• Assist with and coordinate the HS&E related audit and accreditation/certification processes where required
• Assist with the preparation of and communication of safety alerts following incidents for awareness, future preventative, and training & development purpose
• Lead and coordinate incident investigations, report production and ensuring implementation of corrective actions
• Review pre-employment and/or medicals assessments, review and recommend employment suitability to the hiring manager and with Human Resources
• Coordinate, and assist in developing and presenting company specific training programs including toolbox meeting topics based on training gaps analysis and business operational requirements
• Reviewing contractors pre-qualification and management of the contractor management system within the region
• Carrying out site inspections independently and with operational staff to ensure safety compliance of the health and safety management system
• Other duties as required