Safety Advisor

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.

• Personalised career progression plans to help you achieve your goals
• Join a business with an excellent safety record as well as robust systems and process's
• Competitive salary in line with experience + Acciona Bonus Incentive Scheme

The Project

The Alkimos SeaWater Alliance project will deliver WA's next major water source - A new seawater desalination plant at Alkimos. At completion of stage 1 the plant will supply up to 50 billion litres of clean, safe drinking water to millions of Western Australians each year.

We are seeking to appoint a Safety Advisor with Tunnels experience to joining an established safety team working on site at Alkimos.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake regular and systematic audits across multiple project sites, covering management systems, safe work procedures, behavioural safety and preventative measures.
• Undertake site safety walks, either with the client or management, ensuring close out (hands on) of all corrective actions
• Provide timely and expert HSEQ support, advice and assistance to all project and workshop personnel
• Carry out and provide support during incident investigations
• Help facilitate and have a consistent presence at pre-start meetings (a key safety preventative measure that requires robust and comprehensive risk assessment) and toolbox talks
• Flexibility & willingness to undertake working shifts on Saturdays, work through occupations and support night works as required

• You will have a minimum of a certificate IV in Work Health & Safety, but further tertiary study highly regarded
• You will have worked on TBM tunnelling projects.
• You will be able to confidently assess a range or risks and potential hazards and put together safe working plans in line with Acciona's systems and process
• Advanced communication skills and an ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of stake holders
• Flexibility & willingness to undertake working shifts on Saturdays, work through occupations and support night works when required

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023 & 2024 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.