Health and Safety Manager, Transmission

Sydney, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.Job DescriptionACCIONA Mechanical & Electrical is a specialist business within ACCIONA that focuses on mechanical and electrical design, construction, and installation for various industries, including mining, energy, manufacturing, and commercial development. They have a strong presence in Australia, working on projects in the energy, transport, and industrial sectors.BenefitsNSW LocationAnnual pay review and discretionary bonusCareer Development, Strong Culture, Inclusive and Support EnvironmentPassionate about innovation and continuous improvementOpportunity to work across various high-profile projectsStrong commitment to economic, environmental, and social progressThe PositionWe are seeking an experienced, highly capable Health and Safety Manager to lead and drive a safe operational environment within ACCIONA Mechanical and Electrical with a strong focus and understanding of Transmission and Substations. You will be responsible and accountable for delivering safe operations, fostering a strong safety culture, and ensuring robust OHS/WHS risk management. This includes developing and implementing effective safety practices, conducting audits, contributing to business continuity planning, and providing strategic direction to reduce incident rates (TRIFR/LTIFR).The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of OHS/WHS law, risk articulation in commercial terms, and the ability to drive behavioural change and build organisational resilience within a complex infrastructure environment. Collaboration with stakeholders is essential to deliver operational excellence and mitigate risks.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible and accountable for delivering a safe operationWork collaboratively with stakeholders to build an organisational structure, plan activities, assign responsibilities, develop safe working practices and implement management proceduresDeploy appropriate strategies and tools to gather information against performance criteria as part of assessing risks and effectiveness of controlsEstablish and deliver effective quality management processes and practices that are deliberately designed to provide consistent results, greater efficiency and effectivenessUnderstand the impact of OHS/WHS risk realisation on the business and can articulate that in commercial terms as well as the usual moral, ethical and financial argumentsContribute to and ensure the coordination of business continuity and crisis management strategies relating to OHS/WHS and wider plans with risk managementBuild the resilience of the organisation to manage current, emerging and future risksUse the cost analysis to properly assess the impact of the incident on the business and develops a contingency or recovery planProvide strategic direction to reduce TRIFR / LTIFRRequired Skills and Competencies

Tertiary qualifications in OH&S or similar
Lead Auditor qualifications in WH&S management systems
Significant experience in on site safety management, particularly in remote FIFO locations
7 - 10 years operational experience in the application of safety management principles
Working knowledge of HS&E and Work Cover requirements and implementation
Knowledge of process auditing principles and practices

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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