SHEQ Coordinator

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We have a diverse and proud heritage combined with a track record for delivering the best outcomes for our clients and the communities in which we operate. 

We are seeking a SHEQ Coordinator to support our longstanding Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC).

Reporting to the SHE Manager, you will be responsible for the supporting the delivery of the SHEQ requirements utilising systems and processes to foster an integrated approach to SHEQ management in delivering on legal, contractual and business requirements.

This is a fixed term role covering Maternity leave for 6 months, with the potential to extend.

We have the flexibility for this role to be based at either Puckapunyal or Bandiana Defence base, with regular visits between these two sites and some to other Defence sites including Kapooka (NSW).

Duties:

• Inform and implement Safety Management Plans across the project.
• Adhere with legislations, regulations and standards and that all activities on the project are undertaken in a safe manner, and with the application of suitable frameworks and documentation.
• Undertake aspects of Environment and Quality function.
• Supporting the operations teams during investigations (and where necessary completing investigations) in relation to SHEQ related incidents or issues and provide recommendations through the contract leadership team.
• Implementing processes to ensure communication and compliance with all SHEQ policies and procedures including fostering a culture of ‘safety and health above all else.
• Ensuring risk assessments and risk registers are maintained and all records are managed in accordance with Company requirements.
• Ensuring that the Ventia “Critical Risk Protocols” are embedded in the project through Leaders.
• Promoting the participation of all people in achieving a safe workplace with zero impact on the environment.
• Assist in delivering the audit program.
• Develop and deliver safety related training when required including new starter induction, tool box talks and pre start meetings.
• Providing SHEQ coaching and mentoring to the Technical Supervisors and Site Managers.

About you:

• Tertiary Qualification in Workplace/ Occupation Health and Safety, Occupational Hygiene and Health, Environmental or Quality equivalent.
• Have suitable experience as a safety professional in industrial safety and possess the required technical skills and knowledge to perform the role – preferably with On-Site experience.
• Formal training in incident investigation desirable (ICAM desirable or TapRooT).
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and a positive team culture.
• Detailed knowledge of SHEQ legislation, regulatory requirements and ISO standards within a utility or infrastructure project environment.
• Ability to develop and execute strategies to ensure compliance, minimise risk and drive continuous improvement.

What We Offer You:

Ventia have also partnered with some reputable organisations to be able to offer discounts on Health Insurance, Banking (new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts), flights & accommodation, car hire, car leasing and much more, we also offer the following:

• A flexible, supportive and inclusive work environment where you matter.
• We take our people's careers seriously, helping them to learn and grow.
• There's nothing more important to us than keeping our people and the public safe.
• We look after each other and foster our people's wellbeing.

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

You must be an Australian Citizen and have the ability to maintain a Defence clearance in order to be eligible for these positions, as well as be able to pass an Australian Federal Police Check.

Click APPLY NOW if this sounds like you or email mia.white@skoutsolutions.com for further information.

Position Reference Number: 157731