Health & Safety Advisor

One of Australasia's largest dedicated infrastructure service providers, Ventia is a new and dynamic organisation with a rich history. We’re seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to foster an integrated approach to SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) management and deliver legal and business requirements. We are flexible with where this role is based but ideally Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne.

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.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. This role can be based anywhere across Australia.
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program.
• Genuine opportunities for professional and career development with access to internal career opportunities across the bigger Ventia organisation.
• Small and supportive team that are a part of one of the largest essential services in Aus. & NZ.

What you will be doing:

• Inform and implement Safety Management Plans across the portfolio.
• Travel will be required across Australia and NZ approximately once a month.
• Adhere with legislation, 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 investigations in relation to safety related incidents or issues and provide recommendations.
• 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.
• Develop and deliver safety related training when required including new starter induction, toolbox talks and prestart meetings as required.

About you:

• Tertiary Qualification in Workplace/ Occupation Health and Safety, Environmental or Quality Equivalent.
• Formal training in incident investigation preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of SHEQ legislation, regulatory requirements, and ISO standards.
• Ability to clearly communicate and consult to deliver strategies to ensure compliance, minimise risk and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to work autonomously and build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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.
No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it. Making infrastructure work for our communities is at the heart of who we are and it's what unites and excites us.

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.

How to apply
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button or contact Maddie on 0459208541 if you require additional information.

Position Reference Number: 157491