Safety Coordinator

Future Generation Snowy 2.0; Cooma; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV) is the principal contractor for Snowy Hydro's Snowy 2.0. The Site Safety Coordinator will oversee day-to-day safety advisor coordination and governance, ensuring WHS systems are implemented for safe construction activities and acting as contact in the Site Safety Manager’s absence.

The role requires 7+ years in construction safety, leadership of safety teams, and strong knowledge of underground construction techniques, incident investigations, and OFSC

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in construction and/or tunnelling safety roles.
• Leading and managing direct reports.
• Demonstrated experience on large-scale major infrastructure projects.
• Safety management tools and techniques.
• Quantitative and qualitative risk assessment and monitoring of risk controls.
• Understanding of construction delivery techniques and high-risk activities.
• Industrial relations knowledge and experience.
• Experience with underground excavation techniques (drill and blast, sequential excavation, TBM).
• Familiar with OFSC system compliance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply WHS legislation, codes of practice and Australian Standards.
• Complete audits and risk assessments.
• Provide advice and support to construction management to ensure safety compliance.
• Implement safety plans and subsidiary systems documentation.
• Coordinate implementation of the Area Safety Activity Schedule.
• Coordinate the area Safety team and ensure adequate resources.
• Assist in identifying and delivering safety training.
• Analyse and report safety targets to Project Management.
• Ensure incidents are reported and properly investigated and closed out.
• Promote a dynamic safety culture and well-planned construction activities.
• Support Operations Safety Managers as required.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

MS Office

Education

Diploma in WHS

Construction Induction Card

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

Driver's Licence

White Card

ICAM

Internal Auditing

Tools

MS Office

Safety management software (OFSC)

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.

Purpose of the Role

This position is responsible and accountable for the day-to-day coordination of site-based safety advisors and system governance activities to support the Site Leadership Team in delivering safe construction outcomes. The Site Safety Coordinator is to ensure that FGJV WHS systems and processes are implemented for all construction activities to enable the provision of a healthy and safe working environment for all personnel. The Site Safety Coordinator will act as the point of contact in the absence of the Site Safety Manager within the confines of the delegated authority.

Qualifications

• Diploma - Work Health & Safety or equivalent
• Construction Induction Card
• Drivers Licence
• White Card
• ICAM
• Internal Auditing
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Experience

• Minimum 7 years' experience working in construction and or tunnelling senior safety roles
• Leading and managing direct reports
• Demonstrated experience on large-scale major infrastructure projects
• Safety management tools and techniques
• Quantitative and qualitative risk assessment and monitoring of risk controls
• Demonstratable understanding of construction delivery techniques and high-risk construction activities
• Industrial relations knowledge and experience
• Safety management experience on large-scale construction projects
• Knowledge of and experience in underground excavation techniques (drill and blast, sequential excavation method, TBM)
• Familiar with managing OFSC system compliance
• Interpretation, reasoning and judgement skills with an ability to identify and solve complex problems
• Strong initiative and proactive nature
• High-level collaboration and influencing skills
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
• Well-developed time management skills
• High attention to detail
• High-level public speaking and presentation skills
• Genuine commitment and proactive approach to site safety processes and practices
• Sound leadership skills
• Investigation, analysis, preparation and delivery of Incident Investigation reports
• Exceptional knowledge and ability in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply relevant WHS Legislation, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards.
• Complete audits and risk assessments.
• Provide advice and support to the construction management team to ensure compliance with statutory, FGJV and Client Safety obligations.
• Implement Safety plans and subsidiary systems documentation.
• Communicate Safety issues and standards.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Area Safety Activity Schedule.
• Coordinate implementation of the Area Safety Activity Schedule and initiatives, including but not necessarily limited to
  • Safety Compliance Audits
  • Workplace Inspections
  • System data input and interpretation
  • Emergency Drills and Exercises.
• Coordinate the area Safety team to ensure there are appropriate resources available resourced to meet the obligations of the Safety Activity Schedule and construction program.
• Assist in identifying and delivering Safety training requirements.
• Analyse and report FGJV lead and lag targets to Project Management.
• Ensure all incidents are reported, internally and externally, and event investigations are properly conducted, recorded and information closed out in accordance with FGJV HSSE Management System and Client timeframes.
• Promote a dynamic and positive Safety culture focused on executing properly planned and managed construction activities.
• Ensure that personal KPI requirements are met, as well as those of direct reports.
• Manage, coach and mentor Site Safety Advisors.
• Ensure HSE representation is maintained at key construction planning and coordination meetings.
• Ensure all position deliverables are completed on time and to a high level of quality.
• Support the Operations Safety Managers as and when required.

The above listed authorities and responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.