Advisor - Health & Safety Training

Future Generation Snowy 2.0; Cooma; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV) is seeking a Safety & HSE Training Specialist to create and deliver comprehensive HSE Management System training programs. Focus on front line supervision for high risk construction works and collaboration with the Training Team to capture requirements and records.

The role oversees change initiatives, improvements, tailored training, and site-based safety support, reporting to the Operations Safety Manager.

Qualifications

• Formal OHS qualifications with practical site safety knowledge.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Developed leadership and management skills to work autonomously and in a team.
• Strong understanding of ISO45001 and OFSC Audit Criteria.
• Exposure to health and wellbeing programs and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop focussed HSE Management System training packages aligned to key high risk procedures.
• Look towards the use of adaptive learning technology to support learning objectives.
• Implement Safety programs, plans and documentation in support of system improvements.
• Coordinate HSSE Activity Schedule, audits, inspections, drills and exercises.
• Coach and mentor HSE Advisors and Site Supervision on system elements.
• Provide site-based safety team support as required.

Education

Diploma of OHS

Certificate IV Training & Assessment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV) is the principal contractor for Snowy Hydro's Snowy 2.0, Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. We bring the combined engineering expertise of three companies - Italy's Webuild (formerly Salini Impregilo), Australian-based Clough and US-based Lane Construction.

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

The primary purpose of the role is to create and deliver comprehensive HSE Management Systems training programs that cover a wide range of topics, including hazard identification, risk assessment, emergency procedures, and specific industry regulations. The development of training program associated with high-risk construction works (HRCW) system standards as outlined in the HSE Management System.

The role is not engaged to deliver HRCW training elements as required under legislation, but to focus on front line supervision elements associated with HRCW HSE System Standards and associated requirements.

Collaborate with the Training Team as required to ensure HSE Management System Requirements are captured within the Project TNA and records of training are provided.

As directed, oversee the creation and implementation of change initiatives, improvements, tailored training, and programs that support the continuous enhancement of health and safety system knowledge within the operations environment.

As needed, provide site-based safety team support to cover absences or leave periods of site-based safety resources.

Qualifications & Experience

• Formal OHS Qualifications (e.g Diploma of OHS)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in the Construction Industry.
• Certificate IV Training & Assessment
• Ability to build sound working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Genuine commitment and proactive approach to site safety processes and practices
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Developed leadership and management skills with ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Understanding of ISO45001 and OFSC Audit Criteria
• Good reporting, administrative and computer skills
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive understanding of WHS regulations
• Willingness to participate in training and development programs
• Excellent mentoring skills and conflict management ability
• Strong leadership qualities
• Keen observation skills to monitor the performance of a workplace and identify risks or hazards
• Problem solving, interpretation, reasoning and judgement skills with an ability to identify and solve complex problems
• Strong initiative and proactive nature
• Well-developed time management skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to speak / present to an audience
• Genuine commitment and proactive approach to site safety processes and practices
• Exposure to health and wellbeing programs and tools
• Fully competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Develop focussed HSE Management System training packages aligned to key high risk procedures, focussed on the system requirements to ensure compliance.
• Look towards the use of adaptive learning technology to support learning objectives.
• Implementation of Safety programs, plans and subsidiary systems documentation in support of the HSE Management System Improvement Initiatives;
• Communication of Safety issues / standards;
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the HSSE Activity Schedule;
• Coordinate, and contribute to, the implementation of the HSSE Activity Schedule and initiatives, including but not necessarily limited to:
• Compliance Audits.
• Workplace Inspections.
• Emergency Drills and Exercises.
• Assist in identifying gaps in safety systems and processes, and where focused HSE Management System elements for front line training need to be updated and communicated.
• Develop safety excellence solutions to enhance the efficiency of the safety function
• Coach and mentor HSE Advisors and Site Supervision on the HSE Management System elements and criteria;
• Undertake additional tasks, as directed by the Operations Safety Manager, to support FGJV's Project HSSE goals and values.