Safety Advisors & Coordinators - EOI

Acciona; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Safety professional to join our Sunshine Coast team, contributing to design and preconstruction phases. You will identify hazards, assess risks, and implement practical safety controls across civil/rail projects, ensuring compliance with Queensland WHS legislation and ACCIONA standards.

You will coach supervisors, conduct inductions, investigate incidents, and help build a culture of safe work practices across sites in the region.

Qualifications

• Identify hazards, assess risks and recommend practical safety controls.
• Support site teams to meet WHS legislation and ACCIONA safety standards.
• Investigate incidents and track corrective actions to prevent repeat events.
• Inspect worksites and audit controls to maintain safe work practices.
• Coach supervisors and crews on safety expectations and risk controls.
• Deliver safety inductions and training for employees and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Identify hazards, assess risks and recommend practical safety controls.
• Support site teams to meet WHS legislation and ACCIONA safety standards.
• Investigate incidents and track corrective actions to prevent repeat events.
• Inspect worksites and audit controls to maintain safe work practices.
• Coach supervisors and crews on safety expectations and risk controls.
• Deliver safety inductions and training for employees and subcontractors.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Safety leadership

Communication

Hazard identification

Education

WHS qualification

Job description

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 to 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.

• Join the safety team early, during design and preconstruction
• Work on 19 kilometres of new dual-track passenger rail
• Build your career with ACCIONA mentoring and leadership pathways

ACCIONA has an extensive pipeline of work and as such we are looking to grow the team who will deliver projects in the Sunshine Coast region including packages of The Wave such as the Greenfield portion. Backed by $5.5 billion in joint government funding, the project is part of Queensland's infrastructure pipeline ahead of Brisbane 2032 and is now in design and preconstruction.

About the Opportunity:

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Identify hazards, assess risks and recommend practical safety controls
• Support site teams to meet WHS legislation and ACCIONA safety standards
• Investigate incidents and track corrective actions to prevent repeat events
• Inspect worksites and audit controls to maintain safe work practices
• Coach supervisors and crews on safety expectations and risk controls
• Deliver safety inductions and training for employees and subcontractors

What capability and experience will you need to have:

• Relevant WHS qualification for your level [to be confirmed]
• Proven safety experience in civil, rail or construction projects
• Sound knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation and safety systems
• Clear communication and a collaborative, practical approach

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.