Safety Advisor

Purpose of the Role

This position is responsible for ensuring the implementation of FGJV WHS systems and processes throughout all project activities, and to support and mentor work crews and project teams in delivering safe construction outcomes. Site Safety Advisors are expected to work largely in the field, monitoring and supporting construction activities to enable the provision of a healthy and safe working environment for all personnel.

Qualifications

Essential

• Certificate IV – Workplace Health and Safety or equivalent
• Construction Induction Card
• Drivers Licence
• White Card

Desirable

• ICAM
• Internal Auditing
• Training and Assessing

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in construction and or tunnelling Safety roles

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience on large-scale major infrastructure projects
• Safety management tools and techniques
• Quantitative and qualitative risk assessment and monitoring of risk controls
• Demonstrable understanding of construction delivery techniques and high-risk construction activities
• Client liaison
• Regulator engagement experience
• Industrial relations knowledge and experience
• Safety management experience on large-scale construction projects
• Knowledge of and experience in underground excavation techniques (drill and blast, sequential excavation method, TBM)
• Familiar with managing OFSC system compliance

Required Competencies

• Interpretation, reasoning and judgement skills with an ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Strong initiative and proactive nature
• High-level collaboration and influencing skills
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
• Well-developed time management skills
• High attention to detail
• High-level public speaking and presentation skills
• Genuine commitment and proactive approach to site safety processes and practices
• Confident decision-making ability
• Sound leadership skills
• Investigation, analysis, preparation and delivery of Incident Investigation reports
• Exceptional knowledge and ability in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply of relevant WHS Legislation, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards.
• Complete audits and risk assessments.
• Provide advice and support to the construction management team to ensure compliance with statutory, FGJV and Client Safety obligations.
• Implement Safety plans and subsidiary systems documentation.
• Communicate Safety issues and standards.
• Undertake, and participate in relevant safety governance activities as identified within the Area Safety Activity Schedule, including but not limited to:
  • Safety Compliance Audits
  • Workplace Inspections
  • System data input.
  • Emergency Drills and Exercises.
• Collect completed FGJV lead indicator tools.
• Ensure personal KPI requirements are met.
• Ensure all incidents are reported, internally and externally, and event investigations are properly conducted, recorded and information closed out in accordance with FGJV HSSE Management System and Client timeframes.
• Develop and submit scheduled reporting and analysis of performance trends. when required.
• Conduct training and competency assessments, including onboarding and inductions.
• Promote a dynamic and positive Safety culture focused on executing properly planned and managed construction activities.
• Contribute to Safety performance for the project, providing coverage across both day and night shift as rostered.
• Ensure all position deliverables are completed on time and to a high level of quality.
• Support the Operations Safety Managers as and when required.

The above listed authorities and responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.