Project Information

ACCIONA is the major construction partner delivering the Eyre Peninsula Desalination Plant at Billy Lights Point, near Port Lincoln, for SA Water. The 5.3 gigalitre a year reverse osmosis plant will provide climate-independent drinking water for about 35,000 customers on the Eyre Peninsula. The works include marine pipelines tunnelled beneath the shoreline to protect the coastline.

About the Opportunity

As Safety Advisor, you will coordinate and help implement the health and safety systems on the Eyre Peninsula Desalination Plant, reporting to the Safety Manager. You will identify hazards, assess risks and put safety controls in place, and advise managers and workers on incident prevention, incident management and occupational health. You will coach managers, workers, subcontractors and suppliers on legislative, client and environmental requirements, and lead pre-start meetings. This role puts you on site, with a real voice in how the project manages risk.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:
Identify and assess hazards and high-risk activities, and implement controls
Investigate incidents and injuries,



and support case and care management
Coach managers, workers, subcontractors and suppliers to meet safety and environmental requirements
Lead pre-start meetings and develop the safety materialHelp implement the Safety Management System across the project
Advise management on incident prevention, incident management and occupational health

Required Skills And Competencies:
Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety, or similar
Experience in a similar role, preferably in a similar industry
Demonstrated extensive experience in safety and compliance
Proven knowledge of a risk and incident system
Experience leading risk assessments

At ACCIONA, we offer a agile and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide prospects for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring current 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 & Safety Advisor City Of Port Lincoln (Australia)
🏢 Acciona
📍 Australia