Senior Safety Advisor - Underground

Purpose of the Role:

The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Coordinator is accountable for coordinating site based HSE governance activities and providing support to the project team. This role ensures compliance with FGJV Health & Safety Management system and client specifications, maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for all personnel.

Qualifications:

• Formal HS Qualifications (e.g. Certificate IV Workplace Health & Safety)
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment – desirable
• Driver’s License
• White Card

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the Construction Industry in a similar role – preferred.
• Experience working on large-scale construction projects or other suitable projects works.
• Interpretation and application of relevant HSE Acts, Regulations, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
• Problem solving, interpretation, reasoning, and judgement skills with an ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Completion of audits and risk assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to build sound working relationships with clients and colleagues.

Required Competencies:  

• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations, best practices, and relevant industry standards.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey safety procedures and requirements to all levels of personnel.
• Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address complex HSE issues.
• Proactive Approach: Genuine commitment to promoting a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement in HSE processes and practices.
• Decision-Making: Confident and decisive decision-making ability in high-pressure situations to prioritise safety.
• Reporting and Documentation: Proficiency in preparing comprehensive reports, conducting incident investigations, and maintaining accurate records.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and mentor HSE Advisors and foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Collaboration: Effective teamwork and collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve HSE objectives.
• HSE Compliance: Thorough understanding of compliance requirements and regulations to ensure adherence to HSE standards.
• Risk Management: Experience in conducting risk assessments and implementing risk management strategies to mitigate potential hazards.
• Training: Knowledge of HSE training requirements and experience in providing relevant training to personnel.

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

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and support to the construction management team to ensure compliance with statutory, FGJV, and client HS obligations.
• Implement Health & Safety (HS) plans and subsidiary systems documentation.
• Communicate HSE issues and standards.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Area HSE Activity Schedule.
• Coordinate implementation of the HSE Activity Schedule and initiatives, including HSSE Compliance Audits, Workplace Inspections, Emergency Drills, and Exercises.
• Support the area HSE team and ensure proper resourcing for meeting HSE Activity Schedule obligations.
• Identify HSE training requirements.
• Analyze and report on FGJV lead and lag targets to Project Management.
• Conduct thorough incident event investigations and ensure proper recording and closure of information in accordance with FGJV HSSE Management System timeframes.
• Promote a dynamic and positive HSSE culture focused on achieving success.
• Coach and mentor HSE Advisors.
• Maintain HSE representation at key construction planning and coordination meetings.

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

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