Senior Health & Safety Advisor

In partnership with the Australian Defence Force, Ventia are seeking a Senior Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Advisor to join our dynamic team. This role will be based at either our Randwick or Holsworthy Barracks in Sydney. The successful applicant will be responsible to deliver on the SHEQ requirements of the program, utilising systems and process to foster an integrated approach to SHEQ management in delivering on legal, contractual, and business requirements.

What’s on offer? 

• Attractive salary package with access to employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more.
• Full time permanent role with company car, offering hybrid working.
• Take ownership in this autonomous role, where you’ll be responsible for managing your own day to day activities.
• Be surrounded by a respectful, supportive, and inclusive team, as well as a manager who is focused on your professional growth and development.
• Great career development opportunities, with exposure to the broader Ventia business.
• We focus on your professional development by offering various internal training opportunities at our very own Learning Academy.
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program.

 
Key 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 ICAM investigations in relation to safety related incidents or issues and provide recommendations through the contract leadership team.
• Ensure risk assessments and risk registers are maintained and all records are managed.
• Assist in delivering the audit program.
• Develop and deliver safety related training when required including new starter induction, toolbox talks and prestart meetings.
• Provide onsite support – including coaching and mentoring of Site Leads / Area Managers / etc - for sites across the state (incl Canberra)
• Create monthly reports and attend the Management Team meeting for the two contracts.

 
Could you be our next Senior SHEQ Advisor?
As our Senior SHEQ Advisor, you will liaise with various Ventia defence contracts operating across NSW, travel to sites and monitor and provide insights on the SHEQ performance and identify overall risks and improvement. You will be the single point of contact (within the Ventia Defence SHEQ team) for the National Clothing Stores and Retail Stores national contracts. You will have:

• Tertiary Qualification in Workplace/ Occupation Health and Safety, Occupational Hygiene and Health, Environmental or Quality Equivalent.
• You must be an Australian citizen and be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance. 
• Have formal training in incident investigation or be willing to undertake a 2 day training course upon commencement.
• Have suitable experience as a safety professional in industrial safety and possess the required technical skills and knowledge to perform the role.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and a positive team culture. 

 
About Ventia
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 pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
 
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, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 160279