Reporting and Assurance Manager

John Holland Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The John Holland Group is delivering the Torrens to Darlington Alliance in Adelaide, leading major road infrastructure work that includes complex HSE controls. This role focuses on coordinating project-wide HSE reporting, audits, and governance across the alliance.

You will influence safety culture and drive continuous improvement. You will report to the Safety and Environment Director, oversee audit programs, analyse performance data, and work with construction teams and clients to ensure

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Work Health and Safety.
• Minimum five years' experience in HSE reporting, auditing or compliance on major construction projects.
• Experience coordinating audit programs and tracking corrective actions.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret HSE data and produce reports.
• Experience preparing dashboards and presentations for senior leadership.
• Proven stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail in records management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project-wide HSE auditing, assurance and compliance programs.
• Coordinate audits with internal, external, third-party and client teams.
• Monitor audit findings and corrective actions; escalate high-risk items.
• Prepare and deliver HSE performance reports, dashboards and metrics.
• Analyse HSE data to identify trends and provide recommendations.
• Oversee subcontractor HSE assurance including prequalification and audits.
• Maintain compliant safety documentation and evidence.
• Monitor compliance with HSE management systems and legislation.
• Liaise with stakeholders on assurance and compliance matters.
• Support HSE specialists and teams in governance and risk management.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen assurance processes and drive improvement.
• Promote the project values and a culture of accountability.

Skills

HSE reporting

Auditing

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Dashboards & reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in Work Health and Safety

Job description

The Project

The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, will deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, forming a continuous 78 km, non-stop, traffic light-free motorway, and contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

The T2D Project involves constructing two separate tunnels - the Southern Tunnels and the Northern Tunnels connected by an open motorway, with a combined total distance of 10.5km, open to traffic in 2031. The T2D project comprises the tunnels, surface works including road and bridge construction in addition to services buildings and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The T2D Alliance is committed to providing opportunities for local people, Aboriginal workers, apprentices, trainees and job seekers who are long-term unemployed and offers people an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project.

The Role

Reporting to the Safety and Environment Director, you will lead the coordination and monitoring of project-wide HSE reporting, auditing and assurance activities, ensuring compliance with project management systems, contractual obligations and applicable legislative requirements.

Working closely with project leadership, construction teams, functional managers, subcontractors and client representatives, you will provide oversight of assurance programs, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and ensure findings are translated into meaningful actions.

This is an opportunity for a safety and assurance professional who combines strong technical knowledge with analytical capability, attention to detail and the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.

You will play an important role in providing visibility of HSE performance across the project, strengthening governance frameworks and supporting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project-wide HSE auditing, assurance and compliance programs in line with project management systems, contractual obligations and legislative requirements.
• Coordinate internal, external, third-party and client audits, ensuring findings are documented, reported and addressed within agreed timeframes.
• Monitor audit findings, corrective actions and external assurance requirements, escalating outstanding or high-risk items where required.
• Prepare and deliver HSE performance reports, dashboards and metrics to the HSE Director and project leadership team.
• Analyse HSE data, identify trends, emerging risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to improve project performance.
• Oversee subcontractor HSE assurance, including prequalification, onboarding, compliance monitoring and scheduled audits.
• Work with document control and HSE teams to maintain accurate, current and compliant safety documentation, records and assurance evidence.
• Monitor compliance with project HSE management systems, safety standards, contractual requirements and applicable legislation.
• Liaise with construction managers, superintendents, functional managers, subcontractors, clients and regulatory stakeholders on assurance and compliance matters.
• Support HSE specialists and operational teams in addressing governance, risk management and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen assurance processes, improve reporting accuracy and drive continuous improvement across the project.
• Promote the T2D Project's values and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and proactive safety management.

About You

• A Diploma in Work Health and Safety or higher qualification.
• At least five years' experience in a similar HSE reporting, assurance, auditing or compliance role, preferably within major construction, civil infrastructure or another high-risk industry.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating audit programs, managing compliance obligations and tracking corrective actions across complex projects.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret HSE performance data, identify trends and develop meaningful reports and recommendations.
• Experience preparing dashboards, reports and presentations for senior leadership and project stakeholders.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing records, documentation and compliance requirements.
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, operational teams, subcontractors and external parties.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

We Offer

Your success is our success, and as an Alliance, we are committed to being an employer of choice in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued as crucial to our long-term success.

We are invested in your future with us and prioritise providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.