Senior Safety Advisor

Company Description

Who is Turner & Townsend?

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Our purpose:

Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years.

Our values:

Love a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together: We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice.

Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Safety Advisor to support Turner & Townsend in the delivery of safe and compliant construction projects, with a primary focus on Data Center and General Construction projects. This is a Sydney-based, Monday-Friday role with occasional regional travel as required. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in implementing and maintaining robust safety practices, systems, and procedures, ensuring the safety of our team, our clients, and the wider community. This role will also enable our business with Principal Contracting safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Implementation: Lead the on-site implementation of WHS Management Systems, ensuring adherence to T&T's safety standards and client requirements.
• Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of construction sites, including Data Center environments, to proactively identify potential hazards and risks.
• Training and Education: Provide comprehensive safety training and education to project staff, contractors, and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations and best practices.
• Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses thoroughly, identifying root causes and developing effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Collaboration and Integration: Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate safety considerations into project planning, design, and execution.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Review and analyze safety data and trends, identifying areas for improvement and implementing proactive safety measures to enhance overall performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Participate actively in safety meetings and committees, contributing to the development and implementation of project-wide safety initiatives.
• Compliance and Liaison: Liaise with regulatory authorities, external stakeholders, and clients to ensure full compliance with all applicable safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Emergency Response: Lead emergency response and crisis management activities, including developing, maintaining

Qualifications

Qualifications and Certifications:

• A relevant degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Highly Desirable: Certifications such as a Construction Safety Certificate, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in a safety role within the construction industry, specifically focusing on Data Center and/or General Construction projects.
• Proven experience with large-scale construction projects is essential.
• Experience working with Principal Contractor safety requirements is highly advantageous
• Construction Safety Regulations: A comprehensive understanding of Australian safety regulations, standards (e.g., AS/NZS 4801, relevant codes of practice), and best practices applicable to the construction industry, with specific emphasis on Data Center and General Construction environments.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Expertise in hazard identification, risk assessment methodologies, and the implementation of effective control measures.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using safety management systems, incident reporting software (e.g., Vault, SiteDocs), and other relevant software tools.
• Equipment and Technologies: Familiarity with the range of safety equipment and technologies commonly used in construction projects, including those specific to Data Center environments (e.g., confined space entry, electrical safety, critical infrastructure protection).
• Communication and Leadership: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to effectively communicate safety policies, procedures, and training to project staff and stakeholders. Strong leadership skills to influence safety culture and motivate others to prioritize safety.
• Problem-Solving and Analysis: The ability to identify and analyze safety risks, incidents, and trends, developing practical and effective solutions to mitigate risks and improve safety performance.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to conduct thorough safety inspections, audits, and investigations. Ability to identify potential hazards and risks and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Collaboration and Relationship Building: The ability to work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities and to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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