Title:  Health & Safety Advisor

About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do. We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day. That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way. Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

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:

Monitor and support the safety function under general supervision and to provide support and coordination of safety practices, systems, and procedures on a project.

All our employees have a key role in ensuring the success of CYP’s health, safety, environmental & quality management program and to fulfil this, each person must adopt the project’s core safety and environmental values.

Responsibilities of the role include (but are by no means limited to);

• Monitor compliance with workplace safety systems, procedures, and legislative requirements across all project sites.
• Conduct daily site inspections and safety walks, engaging supervisors and engineers to identify and mitigate risks.
• Assist in developing and implementing project-specific safety policies, procedures, and communication tools.
• Administer and support safety programs for all project personnel, ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations, ensuring timely reporting, root cause analysis, and closure of corrective actions.
• Facilitate risk management processes, including AMS reviews, WRA assessments, and monthly TRA reviews with site leadership.
• Prepare and maintain accurate safety documentation and reports, including internal and client reporting on weekly, monthly, and annual bases.
• Deliver safety-related presentations during pre-starts, toolbox talks, and coordination meetings, promoting lessons learned and safety campaigns.
• Support workers’ compensation and rehabilitation processes, ensuring compliance and timely resolution.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs, recommending improvements for consistency and value.
• Maintain strong relationships with project teams, clients, and regulatory bodies to foster a collaborative safety culture.
• Ensure adequate PPE and safety equipment availability, including monthly audits of first aid kits and stock levels.
• Participate in constructability and SiD reviews, providing input on safety risks associated with planned works.
• Coach and mentor project personnel on health and safety practices, driving continuous improvement and compliance.
• Support health and safety audits and inspections, addressing gaps and implementing corrective actions promptly.

To be successful in this key role we are looking for;

Qualifications

• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent 
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Quality, Environment, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Safety Lead Auditor and Internal Environmental Auditor certifications .
• Certificate IV in Environmental Management.

Experience

• 3–6 years’ experience in HSE management within construction and/or tunnelling projects.
• Strong understanding of HSE management techniques, tools, and best practices.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative risk assessment and monitoring of risk controls.
• Proven involvement in project delivery and implementation from a safety perspective.
• Advanced proficiency in relevant computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email applications.
• Ability to conduct, interpret, and report on audits and safety reviews.

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 options.

Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your 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, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.

Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that’s why we’re working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We’ve also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.

Flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.