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 to 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.

Lead safety on high-risk civil works across multiple work fronts and mentor the civil safety team on a regional infrastructure project with ACCIONA.

Benefits

- Lead safety on high-risk civil works across multiple work fronts
- Partner with the Civil Construction Director and site leadership
- Access mentoring and leadership development pathways at ACCIONA

Project Information

Help deliver a new 500 kV double-circuit transmission line project that will connect more than 3,000 MW of new renewable generation to the grid and power up to one million homes. The scope spans earthworks and access tracks, tower foundations, steel supply and erection, logistics and regional camp accommodation.

About the Opportunity

Report to the Senior Manager, Health and Safety and lead the civil safety team across earthworks, excavation, foundations, access tracks, plant operations and temporary works. Work with the Civil Construction Director, superintendents and engineers to control critical risks across multiple, geographically dispersed work fronts. Lead field engagements,



incident investigations and contractor assurance, and influence safe behaviours on site.

You will mentor your team, partner with other project health and safety managers and drive improvement across the project lifecycle.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

- Lead safe delivery of high-risk civil activities and critical risk controls
- Lead field engagements to verify work meets approved controls
- Lead risk assessments and support SWMS, permit-to-work and temporary works controls
- Lead incident investigations and share lessons across the project
- Conduct inspections, audits and assurance, and close out corrective actions
- Assure contractor safety performance through reviews and corrective action monitoring
- Mentor the civil safety team and report performance to senior leaders

Required Skills

- Tertiary OHS or related qualification, or equivalent experience
- Health and safety experience in civil or infrastructure delivery
- Proven management of high-risk work and critical risk controls
- Strong knowledge of OHS legislation, audits and investigations
- Desirable: transmission, utilities or major linear infrastructure

Location and conditions

This is a regional role and includes the provision to be based at camp as required.

Why join us?

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring recent ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

📌 Health and Safety Manager (Port Melbourne)
🏢 Acciona
📍 Port Melbourne