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 Description
Step into a pivotal leadership role where you’ll connect regional operations with the wider business, acting as a key conduit to senior leadership teams. As the functional lead for the region, you will guide the region and the cohort with a strong safety focus, champion new technologies, and play a central role in driving organisational change. We’re seeking a strategic leader who has owned and delivered strategy—not just contributed to it—bringing exceptional business acumen and a proven ability to navigate complex, matrixed environments. This is an opportunity to influence direction, uplift capability, and help shape the future of our organisation.
Why ACCIONA?
ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, committed to delivering projects that enhance communities while prioritising safety and innovation.
As the Regional Safety Manager, you will:
- Lead Safety Initiatives: Manage and oversee safety performance across multiple infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with Victorian legislation and organisational standards.
- Enhance Safety Systems: Implement and improve safety management systems, tailored to diverse project needs.
- Collaborate Across Projects: Work closely with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to foster a culture of safety and ensure best practices are applied consistently.
- Conduct Audits and Assessments: Perform regular inspections, risk assessments, and compliance checks to maintain high safety standards.
- Mentor and Develop Teams: Provide leadership, training, and support to project safety teams, ensuring their professional growth and alignment with organisational goals.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Extensive experience in senior safety roles, specifically across multiple large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of Vic safety legislation, systems, and risk management frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor safety teams across complex project environments.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and lead safety programs
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience liaising across diverse teams and contractors.
- Relevant qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety or a related discipline.
What We Offer
A role that spans significant and impactful infrastructure projects across Vic.
A supportive and collaborative work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.
Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a global organisation.
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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What We Do
Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet.
Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate.
We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment.
We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.
