Senior Safety Advisor - Firefighting services

About this role 
As a Senior Safety (SHEQ) Advisor for our Firefighting Services Contract you will work with operational teams to foster an integrated approach to deliver on legal, contractual, and business SHEQ requirements.

This role is based in Melbourne, but can be located in Mornington, Richmond, Sydney or Adelaide. This is a national role with travel required at least once a month.

What you will be doing:

As a SHEQ Professional, you will be primarily responsible for:  
 

• Proactively enabling safe and healthy workplaces and communities.  
• Leading, communicating and providing SHEQ advice and support to the operations team, subcontractors and stakeholders. 
• Coaching and mentoring the Fire Capability Managers and Fire Station Managers in fulfilling their SHEQ responsibilities and accountabilities.  
• Managing and applying the Ventia SHEQ governance framework and management system.  
• Using systems and processes to enable an integrated approach to SHEQ management so we continue to deliver on our legal, contractual and business requirements.  
• Conducting SHEQ inspections, interactions, audits and implementing corrective and preventative action.  
• Reviewing risk management documentation e.g., SWMS, risk assessments and investigations.  
• Facilitating incident and injury management procedures, including investigations and stakeholder management.  
• Working with and across teams, to apply relevant legislation, regulations and standards.  

About you
To be successful in this role you will hold a minimum Diploma level qualification in Workplace/Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental accompanied with the following:
 

• Formal training in incident investigation. Experience in leading ICAM investigations an advantage. 
• Experience in a SHEQ role, with relevant industry experience desirable. 
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement SHEQ strategies to ensure compliance, minimise risk and enable continuous improvement. 
• Ability to implement, track and maintain SHEQ objectives and targets. 
• Operational experience in high-risk environments advantageous. 
• Detailed knowledge of SHEQ legislation, regulatory requirements and ISO standards. 
• Proficient in using online applications including Microsoft Office, safety management and reporting systems. 
• Strong document control background regarding inspection and compliance.  
• Drivers Licence required due to travel component of role. 

Diversity
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.

What We Offer You
Not only do we offer a competitive salary and career growth, we 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.
 

How to apply

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Position Reference Number: 162476