Senior Health and Safety Advisor

DT Infrastructure; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hybrid/roster flexibility

Parental leave

Career development

Job summary

DT Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Safety Advisor for a major Solar Farm project in NSW, Upper Hunter Valley. Reporting to the project Safety Manager, you will ensure compliance with local H&S plans, review risk registers, and implement IMS-aligned programs across a site-based DIDO roster with accommodation provided.

You will coach teams, conduct inductions, inspections and audits, and drive action closure and reporting to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in health, Safety & Environment, Business or similar discipline essential
• Degree in health, Safety & Environment, Business or similar discipline preferred
• Certificate 4 Workplace Health and Safety
• Certificate IV Training and Assessing or similar desirable
• Quality/Safety Lead Internal Auditor or similar desirable
• Lead ICAM Incident Investigation or similar desirable
• Return to work coordinator certificate
• Knowledge of applicable statutory provisions across multiple jurisdictions
• Minimum 6 years' experience in a HSE practitioner role
• Experience conducting audits and preparation of corrective actions and reports Preparation and delivery of various HSE Awareness or Training Programs
• Effective communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach operational teams with sub-contractor management requirements including review of SWMS, ATWPs, completion of DTI and site inductions
• Assist with H&S project training and communication requirements for workers and contractors
• Undertake field observations and inspections of pre-starts, work method statements, authority to work permits, high risk work processes, documentation, equipment/vehicles and work sites
• Assist with processes to ensure all employees are in a fit state to work and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Partner with operations to prepare for IMS audits and external third party audits
• Support operations to ensure corrective actions developed, assigned and closed out. Preparation of H&S reports for stakeholders and H&S Manager, including timely updates regarding progress against pre-determined HSE objectives and initiatives

Skills

HSE leadership

Audit experience

Communication

Leadership

Training delivery

Education

Diploma in HSE

Degree in HSE/Business

Certificate IV Training

Return to work certificate

Tools

SWMS review tools

ATWP systems

Job description

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Transport, Renewables, Defence and Utilities, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we're unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the project Safety Manager we are seeking a dynamic Senior Safety Advisor with experience in Renewables and or major infrastructure projects to join our team on a major Solar Farm project in the NSW Upper Hunter Valley. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team.

You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with local H&S management plans, regularly review risk registers, and implement programs stipulated in the DTI H&S plans, together with H&S Integrated Management System (IMS) implementation. You will collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure a safe work environment.
This is a Site-based position (DIDO) on a major renewable energy construction project with a rostered working arrangement, with accommodation and allowances provided as applicable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coach operational teams with sub-contractor management requirements including review of SWMS, ATWPs, completion of DTI and site inductions, participation in pre-starts, conduct of daily plant check sheets and compliance with HSMPs
• Assist with H&S project training and communication requirements for workers and contractors which may include (but not be limited to) site specific inductions, S.T.A.R processes, incident reporting & investigations, cardinal rules, emergency procedures and verification of competencies (VOC's).
• Undertake field observations and inspections of pre-starts, work method statements, authority to work permits (ATWPs), high risk work processes, documentation, equipment/vehicles and work sites in accordance with DTI H&S IMS requirements
• Assist with processes to ensure all employees are in a fit state to work and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol i.e. health surveillance and health monitoring.
• Partner with operations to prepare for IMS audits and external third party audits.
• Support operations to ensure corrective actions developed, assigned and closed out. Preparation of H&S reports for stakeholders and H&S Manager, including timely updates regarding progress against pre-determined HSE objectives and initiatives

About You

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in health, Safety & Environment, Business or similar discipline essential
• Degree in health, Safety & Environment, Business or similar discipline preferred
• Certificate 4 Workplace Health and Safety
• Certificate IV Training and Assessing or similar desirable
• Quality/Safety Lead Internal Auditor or similar desirable
• Lead ICAM Incident Investigation or similar desirable
• Return to work coordinator certificate
• Knowledge of applicable statutory provisions across multiple jurisdictions
• Minimum 6 years' experience in a HSE practitioner role
• Experience conducting audits and preparation of corrective actions and reports Preparation and delivery of various HSE Awareness or Training Programs
• Effective communication and leadership skills.

Why Work For DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We've developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone's needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it's hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we'll work together to make it work.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and to develop your career within a highly successful organisation.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this position.
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