Title:  Senior Safety Advisor

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 Project

The Linewide Alliance, comprising John Holland, Alstom, RATP Dev, KBR and WSP, are excited to be delivering the transformative Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Linewide package.

When SRL opens, the new rail services for passengers will also be delivered by, a venture between RATP Dev and John Holland to operate and maintain the franchise for 15 years from 2035, to be known as TransitLinx.

The Alliance will deliver a world-class, service-proven driverless metro system that sets new benchmarks for comfort, safety, and reliability for Melbourne.

SRL is a transport and urban planning project that will deliver world-class public transport, reduce travel times, and support the delivery of more homes and housing.

About the Role

A Senior Safety Advisor is a Safety professional with a significant amount of experience delivering and supporting safety and wellbeing programs and activities.

The role works with a high degree of autonomy in supporting safety programs, making recommendations, and driving compliance and improvements to safety systems,

processes, and tools on the SRL WPF Stations Alliance North Project. 

What you will do;

•    Provide researched and class leading recommendations to project management and executives on safety issues. 
•    Provide timely, accurate and frank advice and recommendations to project management on implementation of safety procedures and addressing safety issues
•    Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety policies and procedures, and the alignment of these policies and procedures to enterprise Safety strategies. 
•    Deliver end-to-end safety management services including leading and managing investigations, audits, inspections, return to work and subcontractor compliance.
•    Deliver safety training programs to ensure all staff are aware of safety protocols and procedures.
•    Monitor and analyse safety performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
•    Collaborate with external regulatory bodies and industry groups to stay updated on best practices and regulatory changes.
•    Manage the implementation of safety initiatives and campaigns to enhance safety culture across  the project, including Wellbeing and Mental Health awareness.
•    Complete routine safety inspections and monitoring work areas.
•    Lead safety meetings and toolbox talks to promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement.

What we are looking for;

Qualification:

•    Diploma level in WHS or equivalent 
•    Lead auditor qualification 
•    ICAM or equivalent training 

Experience:

•    Significant experience in a safety advisory role within the construction industry.
•    Extensive experience in implementing safety management systems.
•    Proven track record of conducting risk assessments and safety inspections.
•    Demonstrated ability to identify and implement strategic process improvements.
•    Experience in leading and mentoring junior staff on safety management practices.
•    Exceptional report writing and presentation skills.
•    Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
•    Proficiency in safety management software and tools.

As part of the team, you can help us 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 we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.

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’s in it for you

We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

We Offer;

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice packaging options available.

Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation and up to an extra 18 weeks of superannuation paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two additional John Holland Days to prioritise health and wellbeing.

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 at John Holland. 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.

Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it's flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, flexi-work, we're committed to helping our people work flexibly.