The Role
Provides expert health, safety, wellbeing, environmental and sustainability advice across operational teams. Responsibilities include mentoring teams, strengthening safety culture, leading incident investigations and injury management, guiding risk controls, supporting compliance and governance, conducting audits, managing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement. The role requires stakeholder engagement, coaching, legislative knowledge, and travel as needed.
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The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Health and Safety Advisor to join our Energy & Utilities team based in Chatswood, NSW.
Working within a Business Partner model, you will provide expert advice, coaching and mentoring across all aspects of health, safety, wellbeing, environment and sustainability. You will support the implementation of The Downer Standard, drive continuous improvement initiatives and assist operational teams in strengthening safety ownership and capability.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting and mentoring operational teams to strengthen Zero Harm culture and performance
• Leading and supporting incident investigations and injury management activities
• Providing technical risk management guidance and supporting the development of risk controls
• Supporting compliance, reporting and governance activities within Zero Harm systems
• Building strong stakeholder relationships and influencing positive safety outcomes across the business
• Participating in critical risk programs and continuous improvement initiatives
What we're looking forTo be successful in this role, you will bring:
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Health and Safety
• Minimum five years experience in a Health, Safety and Environment role within a high risk industry
• Strong understanding of relevant health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements
• Experience conducting audits, investigations and corrective action management
• Demonstrated capability in risk management, injury management and workers compensation processes
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, coaching and influencing skills
• ICAM investigation training, internal auditing qualifications and training delivery experience will be highly regarded
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel as required
What we offer• Competitive remuneration package
• Opportunity to work with a leading Energy & Utilities business
• Career development and professional growth opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• A strong commitment to safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement
• Employee benefits and access to a range of wellbeing initiatives
About Energy & UtilitiesOur Energy & Utilities business delivers end to end engineering, asset management and infrastructure services to customers across Australia and New Zealand. We support some of the region's most critical energy, utility and infrastructure networks, helping to build, maintain and sustain essential services for communities.
Downer is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to reach their full potential.
How to applyClick Apply Now and submit your resume together with a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Unsolicited resumesDowner does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Any unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Downer and no fee will be payable.
Skills Required
- Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Health and Safety
- At least five years of experience in a Health, Safety and Environment role within a high-risk industry
- Strong understanding of relevant health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements
- Experience conducting audits, investigations and corrective action management
- Experience in risk management, injury management and workers compensation processes
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, coaching and influencing skills
- Current driver's licence
- Willingness to travel as required
- ICAM investigation training
- Internal auditing qualifications
- Training delivery experience
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The Company
What We Do
Downer Group is a leading provider of integrated infrastructure services across Australia and New Zealand, operating in sectors such as transport, utilities, facilities, and defense.
