Director, Safety
We are currently seeking an experienced Director of Safety for the iconic West Gate Tunnel Project.
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Health, Safety & Environment
Company: CPBJH West Gate Tunnel
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-6232-9562
Fax: +61-3-8484-7441
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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 currently seeking an experienced Director, Safety for the West Gate Tunnel Project.
Reporting to the Project Director, the Director of Safety leads the development and implementation of the West Gate Tunnel Project’s safety and health management system, including the provision of highly influential expert advice and safety leadership. You will also drive the Safety Strategy for the project and drive continuous improvement in safety culture.
As a Safety Director you will also be accountable for:
- Leading a large team of Safety and Health professionals to deliver timely and quality services to the Project
- Assessing the effectiveness, safety and efficiencies of operations
- Developing and embedding the SH strategy for the Project
- Championing a culture that prioritises safety.
- Managing relationships with key Project, Partner company and Client Stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements
- Liaising with unions regarding safety concerns
Our minimum requirements for this role are:
- Demonstrated experience in managing a SH function on a large civil construction project
- Experience leading large teams
- Tertiary qualifications in OHS and/or Environment.
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation
- Experience in implementing management systems
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
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.