Senior Health and Safety Advisor

About Laing ORourke

Laing ORourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing ORourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing ORourke owns one of Australias largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. Thats the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to join our Rail Operations hub based in Sydney. 

Rail Operations is an internal business unit within Laing ORourke, specialising in the sole delivery of all aspects of Rail, working with a team of technical experts to deliver a high portfolio of work across New South Wales.    

Key responsibilities

• You will support your team onsite to deliver best practice for the delivery team and subcontractors.
• Coach, mentor and support project personnel to continually improve the culture and performance of the project team and Laing ORourkes Rethinking Safety Through Inclusion and Wellbeing philosophy.
• Facilitate the implementation of the Laing ORourke HSE Management System and Project HSE Management Plans in accordance with company requirements.
• Complete, facilitate and mentor accident investigations up to and including Potential Class 1
• Assist in the coordination and undertaking of HSE assurance activities including audits and support the project in developing and closing out any actions arising.
• Assist with the preparation of SWMS and Construction Method Statements to encompass the relevant construction processes.
• Contribute to project planning and procurement to ensuring plans and procedures include HSE standards and client requirements.
• Support and assist with subcontractor onboarding and setting a high standard of health and safety across the project.
• Proactively deal with HSE concerns, by engaging with the people performing the task or activity.

About you

• Cert IV in OHS or relevant Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety
• More than 5 years construction site-based experience. Experience on building and rail projects, ideally in Australia.
• Demonstrated audit experience along with experience in coaching to develop safety peers and project personnel in Health & Safety.
• ICAM, Return to Work Coordinator trained
• RIW preferred
• People management experience, leading and mentoring team members.
• Hands on and demonstrated experience in assisting supervision and management with HSE issue / action close out within the workplace.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing ORourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation – Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O’Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at

https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.