Safety, Health & Environment Advisor
An exciting opportunity to join a major project in a regional location.
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Occupational Health & Safety
Company: CPBJH West Gate Tunnel
Location: Shepparton & Goulburn Valley
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-8-8895-7339
Fax: +61-8-8933-6799
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About CPBJH JV
CPBJH JV brings together two of Australia's leading construction partners, CPB Contractors and John Holland, with unparalleled expertise in large-scale and complex project management, civil construction, traffic management and tunnelling.
The West Gate Tunnel is a partnership between the Victorian Government and Transurban. The Joint Venture has been chosen as the preferred contractor for construction, which will begin in 2018 following planning assessment.
About the Project
The West Gate Tunnel Project is a city-shaping project that will deliver a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge, provide quicker and safer journeys, and remove thousands of trucks off residential streets. The project will include:
- Widening the West Gate Freeway from eight lanes to 12 between the M80 Ring Road and Williamstown Road;
- Building a 2.8km eastbound tunnel and a 4km westbound tunnel under Yarraville;
- Constructing a bridge over the Maribyrnong River providing an alternative to the West Gate Bridge;
- Constructing an elevated road along Footscray Road to the Port of Melbourne; and
- Major new cycling and pedestrian paths.
Your opportunity
We are seeking applications for an experienced Safety, Health & Environment Advisor with a background in civil construction projects. Â This role will be based at the precast manufacturing facility in Benalla in North Eastern Victoria.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who can support and drive the HSE culture on site while providing support and coordination of safety and environmental practices, systems and procedures on the project.
As Safety, Health & Environment Advisor you will be accountable for:
- Mentoring and coaching personnel to drive a culture of "Safety and Health above all else"
- Investigating incidents and accidents, and responding with corrective actions
- Monitoring S&H performance and ensuring compliance with S&H policy, procedures and legislative requirements
- Conducting regular inspections and audits
- Identifying key environmental risks, and developing appropriate controls and communication for inclusion in work planning activities
- Conducting environmental monitoring, inspection and auditing programs at projects as required, and maintaining associated documentation and records
- Assisting in the development and analysis of hazard and risk identification processes, and the application of suitable controls
- Conducting or facilitating safety educational programs
- Assisting with reporting requirements as required
- Influencing and fostering a strong HSE Culture through strong leadership and communication skills
- Ensuring a current understanding of all relevant legislation is maintained at all times
Our minimum requirements for the role are:
- Ideally, 5+ years' experience in a similar role
- Significant experience within Safety in the civil construction industry, with experience in precast manufacturing an advantage
- Experience in managing environmental controls within the construction environment.
- Ability to build relationships and rapport with people at all levels
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Computer literacy
- Current Driver's Licence
CPBJH JV is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the West Gate Tunnel Project. We value diversity in our team and people who share our values of authenticity, respect and excellence are encouraged to apply