Zero Harm Manager

We currently have an opportunity for a Regional Zero Harm Manager to join our Government & Integrated Facilities Management team and play a key role in strengthening a proactive, peoplecentred safety culture across our portfolio. Reporting to the Contract Director / Head of Zero Harm Operations, youll shape safety leadership, uplift capability, and help deliver highquality outcomes that support essential public services.

What Youll Do 

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Championing a strong Zero Harm leadership culture that empowers managers and teams to lead safe and sustainable outcomes.
• Providing expert health, safety, and environmental advice to operational leaders and service delivery partners across multiple contract environments.
• Leading and coaching highquality incident investigations, including complex cases using ICAM or equivalent methodologies.
• Driving delivery of the Zero Harm Strategy, uplifting capabilities, and embedding bestpractice systems across the region.
• Overseeing INX moderation processes and ensuring accurate, timely reporting that supports datadriven decisionmaking.

What Youll Bring 

• Formal qualifications in Work Health & Safety (or related discipline), with ICAM training and experience in highrisk or complex operational settings.
• Strong capability in leading investigations, conducting risk assessments, and advising on WHS/OHS legislation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated success building relationships with operational leaders and coaching teams to uplift safety performance.
• Proficiency with safety and reporting systems such as INX, Lucidity, and associated management frameworks (ISO / ISO).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and professional reportwriting skills.

More than anything, youll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

Were proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally youll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

Were committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Mori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly with this role, wed still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply – potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, were here to help you put your best foot forward.