Experienced civil safety professional- Melbourne- $130k-160k+super

Your new company

My client is a brilliant firm, performing some highly interesting and technical projects across Australia. Their Victorian business is growing on the back of some major wins across some of Victoria's largest infrastructure projects. 40 years of experience, they perform a range of tunnelling solutions from micro tunnelling, to pipe jacking, shaft construction, stormwater construction etc. Team of 5 engineers in Melbourne, a growing team, with a robust, fun culture, they now require an experienced civil safety manager with a background in something as similar as possible.
Having personally placed the VIC Construction Manager, I know how good a guy he is and the culture he creates
Are you an experienced safety manager, or an up and coming safety advisor?
Do you have experience in something similar, pipelaying, drilling, excavation, underground cabling?
Depending on experience- $130k- 160k+super

Your new role

You will provide professional information and support to the organisation for the effective implementation of the organisation's systems, processes and project specific management plans at the project level. This will include planning, prioritising work activities, risk management, auditing, and monitoring project performance to ensure compliance with approved management plans and contractual requirements to achieve the objectives of the project and the wider business operations.
Involves working on projects such as roads, highways, water supply systems, and utility tunnels. Experience managing projects of this scale, $2m- $10m advantageous. Previous civil experience mentioned is required.

- Provide expert knowledge and advice with internal and external stakeholders on-site with any client requests and ensure that they are satisfied with the implementation level of the site health, safety, quality and environmental systems.
- Ensure site-based inspections and task observations are completed.




- Ensure project personnel have the necessary competencies and complete the necessary documentation for the plant and equipment utilised on-site.
- Be responsible for having training and induction records on-site up to date.
- Support on-site incident investigations.
- Provide injury management/rehabilitation (suitable duties) services.
- Deliver workplace safety training such as inductions, awareness, and site work health and safety training.
- Participate in project toolbox and pre-start meetings.
- Provide coaching for HSE performance improvement.
- Ensure compliance with relevant State and Commonwealth WHS and Environmental Legislation, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
- Identify HSE risks and action plans are developed, implemented, and reviewed.
- Develop safe work and environmental practices to mitigate risk.

What you'll need to succeed

Due to the specifics of the client, we MUST require;

Cert IV or equivalent in Work, Health, and Safety or above.
Experience: 4-10 years' experience within the civil industry, water, pipes, drilling, pipelines etc
Based in Melbourne, ready to go.
Strong communication skills, confidence out on site to manage subcontractors and report to clients
Project experience $1m- $20m
Full Australian working rights- PR / Citizen
A good personality, get on with the crews on site and maintain professionalism.

What you'll get in return
Working for a national firm, in a Victorian business that is only getting busier and a stronger pipeline of work. Working with genuinely a good crew of engineers, knowing them personally, they make working life as best as possible. Challenging projects, think outside the box, don't be bored in the projects you deliver.
Salary - $120k- $160k+super + fuel card.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Or if you match the criteria contact ••••@hays.com.au / 04•••••902

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📌 HSEQ / Safety Advisor / Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Hays Construction
📍 Melbourne