Permit Coordinator

Job ID- 1003466- Job Type- Specific task- Location- Aus - Melbourne- Categories- Safety / Health / Environment / Quality, Eligible for Employee Referral Payment- Applications close- 23 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time**About North East Link**

The Spark Consortium has been selected for the Central Package of the North East Link Project - Victoria's biggest road project.

The Spark Consortium’s Design and Construction Contractor - which comprises Webuild, CPB Contractors, GS Engineering and Construction and China Construction Oceania - will deliver the twin three-lane tunnels and key interchanges for the project.

The Central Package will be delivered as a Public Private Partnership and provides three-lane twin tunnels that will close the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network from the M80 Ring Road to an upgraded Eastern Freeway, reducing journey times and diverting heavy vehicles away from local roads. Up to 135,000 vehicles will use North East Link every day, reducing congestion in the north-east while maintaining local roads.

**About the Opportunity**

To support the delivery of the North East Link project, we are looking for an experienced **Permit Coordinator** to join the team. Reporting to the Permit Manager, the role will be responsible for effectively managing the permit-to-work procedure and ensuring compliance across the project.

**Please note** - This role is for a 6 month fixed term contract, and will be required to work on a rotating day/night shift roster.

**This role will be accountable for**:

- Completing and maintaining permit workflows in accordance with company procedures.
- Ensuring the Permit to Work procedure meets the relevant safety KPI’s in accordance with project objectives
- Coordinating with engineers, and project managers to coordinate the preparation and submission of permits
- Conduct site walks with the requesting engineer and the work Supervisor prior to issuing permits
- Maintaining the Permit register and Records management
- Attend the zone coordination meeting to discuss and manage SIMOPS issues
- Preparing information required for monthly reports on building and construction activities.
- Ensure site safety compliance

**Our minimum requirements for this role**:

- WH&S/OHS Cert IV or in the process of obtaining.
- Must have Permit Issuer MSMWHS217, MSMWHS201, MSMPER300
- A proficient level of knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office Systems.
- Previous experience in same role at least 4 years
- Ideally, previous experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor on a construction project.
- A team player with a strong work ethic and background in construction.
- The ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision.
- A detail-oriented person with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- High level verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to successfully work with and serve a diverse local community.
- The ability to identify issues or problems and develop solutions to resolve them.
- A working level of knowledge in AutoCAD.
- Excellent attitude and awareness of Safety

**What we offer**:

- Monthly social events
- Reward and recognition program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Strong culture charter
- Ongoing career support and development opportunities

Please be advised that this project is a large scale T1 project with potential for 24/7 shift work, whilst we will aim for weekend work to be split fairly between employees there may be role requirements on occasion for evening shift work.

SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the North East Link Central Package. We value diversity, inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included, valued, and free to bring their different skills, experiences and perspectives.

**How to apply**:

- Applications close
- 23 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time