Safety Governance Lead

acciona; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Employer certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

ACCIONA is delivering the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant project in Western Australia. The Safety Lead, Governance will drive the safety management system, run audits, investigations, and training, and report outcomes to leaders to support informed decisions on risk and compliance.

You will coordinate mobilization, onboarding, and project-specific processes, collaborating with internal stakeholders to keep governance on track while promoting a culture of safety across a large,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in WHS, engineering or related field.
• Experience in safety governance on major projects.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and audit processes.
• Experience leading incident investigations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduled audits and stakeholder engagement to assess system performance.
• Lead high-level incident investigations.
• Deliver inductions and training to build process knowledge.
• Develop performance reports to support informed decisions.
• Develop communications to raise HS awareness.
• Coordinate project-specific processes and manage change.
• Oversee project mobilisation, onboarding and risk review activities.

Skills

Safety governance

Incident investigations

WHS legislation

Stakeholder engagement

Auditing

Education

Tertiary qualification in WHS/engineering

Job description

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 in 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.

Project Info

ACCIONA leads the Alkimos Seawater Alliance, designing, building and operating a $1.4 billion desalination plant for Water Corporation and Jacobs to secure climate-resilient drinking water for Western Australians. The Stage 1 plant will produce 50 gigalitres of drinking water a year, with provision to double capacity in future, and is due to deliver first water in 2028.

About the Opportunity

The Safety Lead, Governance is a senior role reporting to the Manager, Health & Safety on the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant project. You'll drive the implementation of ACCIONA's and the project's safety management system, leading audits, incident investigations and training, and building the reporting and communications that help leaders make informed decisions. You'll also coordinate project-specific processes, mobilisation and onboarding, and work closely with internal stakeholders to keep safety governance on track.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead scheduled audits and stakeholder engagement to assess system performance
• Lead high-level incident investigations
• Deliver inductions and training to build process knowledge
• Develop performance reports to support informed decisions
• Develop communications to raise HS awareness
• Coordinate project-specific processes and manage associated change
• Oversee project mobilisation, onboarding and risk review activities

Required Skills and Competencies

• Tertiary qualification in WHS, engineering or related field
• Proven experience in safety governance on major projects
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and audit processes
• Experience leading incident investigations
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

What We Offer

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.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies.

Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.