Head of Zero Harm Centre of Excellence

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Downer Full time
Health, Safety & Environment (Construction)Full timeAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsAt Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Our newly formed Energy & Utilities business is seeking a

Head of Zero Harm Centre of Excellence (CoE)

to join our team. This is a full-time permanent role that can be located in a variety of locations across Australia.


You will be responsible for leading the integration of Downer's Zero Harm standards and processes tailored to our business needs.

Your responsibilities will include producing change implementation plans, conducting training, offering coaching, and ensuring seamless communication across all levels.

Our ideal candidate:


You will have a passion for safety and a demonstrated ability to lead a team, deliver on improvements, and make a positive impact on the business to facilitate Zero Harm success.5 + years of demonstrated experience in a senior leadership roleMinimum 10 years experience in Health and Safety working in a high-risk environment.

Experience in the development and completion of safety management systems and/or environmental management system audit plansAbility to develop and translate relevant zero-harm strategy into implementable actionsKnowledge of statutory provisions across relevant jurisdictionsAbility to build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

What's in it for you?


In addition to a culture of care, safety & continuous improvement, Downer also offers a variety of employee benefits including but not limited to the below.

An opportunity to make a difference and have an impact on the safety Downer provides to their employees, clients, and the communityFlexible working options and the ability to manage your day-to-day in accordance with your lifestyleCompetitive remuneration and access to Downer benefits including health & wellbeing initiativesA supportive leadership team who believes our teams are our biggest asset and ensure our people are recognised and rewarded for the work that they doThe opportunity to contribute to the community through meaningful work, essentially ensuring the communities we live in remain operationalA workplace that takes responsibility and accountability for the care and protection of peers, the business, the communities in which we operate, and the environment.

For further information contact Ainsley Parmenter Recruitment and Sourcing Business Partner

Applications will not be accepted via email. Please submit your application via the advertisement.

Downer designs, builds and sustains assets, infrastructure and facilities and we are the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With a history dating back over 150 years, Downer is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and New Zealand Stock Exchange as Downer EDI Limited (DOW).Downer Group employs approximately 44,000 people across more than 300 sites, primarily in Australia and New Zealand.

Downer designs, builds and sustains assets, infrastructure and facilities and we are the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With a history dating back over 150 years, Downer is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and New Zealand Stock Exchange as Downer EDI Limited (DOW).Downer Group employs approximately 44,000 people across more than 300 sites, primarily in Australia and New Zealand.

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