Title:  Safety Manager - Crane and Lifting

About John Holland

We’re all about transforming lives by finding solutions to complex challenges across a wide range of industries including infrastructure, property, rail, building and water projects in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.

From the epic to the intimate, everything we do improves life for someone, somewhere. It gives our business momentum and means we approach things a little differently.

While our competitors talk about what they do, we focus on why we do it. We transform communities to make them easier to move around, more connected and better to live in.

Are you up for the challenge?
 

About the Alliance

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, comprising of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has successfully secured the contract to deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

We are excited to have the opportunity to work with the Australian and South Australian governments to deliver this city shaping project that will provide safe and efficient journeys for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists, connect open spaces and recreational facilities, and unlock economic opportunities and growth for South Australia. 

The project scope is concentrated on a 10.5km motorway, including more than 4kms of twin three lane tunnels, road and bridge construction and complex M&E installations. Open to traffic in 2031, the T2D alliance will offer the people of Adelaide an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project, career stability and the opportunity for career progression and development.

About the Role

Support the project construction teams with development and refinement of construction and Lift & Shift methodologies, including equipment selection (Cranes and specialised Heavy Lift and Transport equipment), detailed planning, sequencing and staging of complex

operations and critical input & impact on permanent and temporary works. 
 

What you will do;

Contribute to Safety, including innovative solutions in collaboration with the Project Construction Team and supported by the Lift & Shift team. 

Autonomously develop turnkey Lift and Shift package with work methods and rolling short-term construction programs, planning daily/weekly Lift & Shift activities. 

Identify, manage and develop plans for Lift & Shift activities on the project. Facilitate end-to-end process for Critical and Medium Lift Plans. 

Provide Lift & Shift technical support with design, advice and outputs in line with industry best practice, legislation codes and standards. 

Lead and identify change management for Lift & Shift activities and associated temporary works. Provide all planning inputs and controls to maintain works during delivery. 

Provide regular updates to the relevant Project staff and Lift & Shift team on the progress of construction and areas of continual improvement. 

Actively participate and facilitate workshops to develop WRA, AMS and TRA's for Lift & Shift activities. 

Maintain effective consultation with the Project team and workforce, various stakeholders, representatives and committees on industrial and safety subjects handling issues as they arise. 

Report all potential industrial relation issues to the Construction Manage, Project Manager or Superintendent and provide technical advise. Plan works to consider potential industrial matters. 

At all times, ensure that written records are kept (notices, registers, diaries, meeting minutes, all contract correspondence). 

Review and approve Lift & Shift related contractors and employees (competencies, training, ongoing reviews) as authorised by the Project Director or Project Managers and provide guidance to Human Resources on personnel requirements. 

Define scope and support engagement of Cranes and specialised Heavy Lift & Transport contractors/consultants. 

What we are looking for;

Qualifications:

• RA (Advanced Rigging) or CO (Open Crane) High Risk Work License.
• AutoCAD knowledge.

Experience

• Demonstrated construction experience in a similar role. 
• Substantial experience in cranes rigging and Lift & Shift operations. 
• Technical competency and understanding of Lift & Shift Operations.
• Experience in developing work outputs i.e. form of plans, calculations, design reports, design briefs and methodology documentation, presentation and CAD drawings. 
• Sound level of commercial and industrial relations acumen. 
• High level of understanding of Alliance Procedures and Manuals (particularly Lifting operations, Temp Works, Construction Management, Heavy Vehicles, Incident & Event management, Safety in Design).
• High level of understanding of safety, environment and quality risk management. 
• People and performance management including performance of subcontractors. 

As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives.

Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.

We’ll do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

What we Offer;

Competitive remuneration and benefits. 

Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities. 

Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, and technical and leadership training and development opportunities. 

Inclusion and diversity is part of how we work and do what we do. Our active commitment to being an employer of choice is evident in the delivery of our Gender Equality Strategic Plan supported by our Pride, Celebrate Women, RAP and Grow networks.