Health and Safety Advisor
About the roleWe are currently seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to join our Rail Operations hub based in Telarah, NSW (Hunter Valley region). Rail Operations is an internal business unit within Laing O’Rourke, specialising in the sole delivery of all aspects of Rail, working with a team of technical experts to deliver a high portfolio of work across New South Wales. Key responsibilities Collect, verify, collate and present statistics to identify trends in performance for the project and team membersMaintain and monitor key performance metrics for the project and provide regular updates in accordance with business requirementsAssists with the development, upkeep and revision of all HSE & Rail Safety Plans, monitoring requirements within the plans are established, implemented, maintained, communicated, and understoodHealth and Safety training for staff and workforceConduct accident / incident investigation and reportingProvides Health Safety Environmental Management System (HSEMS) and contractual requirements coaching.Carry out HSE inspections / audits as well as developing and delivering Prestart & toolbox talksMonitoring and conducting regular HSE and Rail Safety governance checks within the project sites including Collective Insights, Positive Investigations, FSR’s / SER’s, Chain of Responsibility, reporting breaches & recommending remedial actions. About you Certificate IV OHS and or working towards Graduate Certificate, Diploma OHS, Certificate in Risk management.Demonstrated experience in assisting supervision and management with HSE issue / action closeout within the workplaceHas been effective in managing site-based hazards and risks and able to plan and carry out safety inspectionsPrevious experience working in high-risk construction industryAble to coordinate basic Health and safety training and assist in the identification of significant factors affecting the project design and help with the design risk assessment.Understands basic environmental risk managementRail experience preferred BenefitsWe work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave. Diversity & InclusionWe are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.