Health and Safety Advisor

**The Company**

Martinus is a 100% Australian owned and operated rail construction company working on some of Australia's largest rail infrastructure projects. We are a company that focuses on finding people who are the right fit into our company culture as much having the right skills and experience. We encourage learning, experimentation and out of the box thinking, and we know that fun is a vital element of an engaged and productive workplace. We value the importance of balance between work and family life; and promote this philosophy throughout the company.
- Do you thrive on driving a solution focused environment?
- Are you committed to delivering outcomes that exceed expectations, every time?
- Do you make things happen, get the job done, no matter what?

**Job summary**

Martinus is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to support us on the upcoming Inland Rail project. This opportunity will be site-based on a 2:1 roster and attracts a generous site uplift.

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**Tasks and Responsibilities**
- Monitor compliance with safety systems and procedures within the workplace and provide operational support to the project management team
- Develop relationships with superintendents and supervisors to ensure the H&S function is seen as a supporting partnership in the project delivery
- Identify areas of improvement to deliver a consistent approach to health and safety across the project
- Where required, participate in project-wide health and Safety improvement activities
- Research and assist with the development of safety systems specific to the project
- Administer safety programs for project employees
- Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation for injury management, worker's compensation and return to work procedures
- Conduct and complete incident and accident investigations
- Conduct routine safety inspections and monitoring work areas
- Establish positive working relationships with project personnel and raise awareness of health and safety risks
- Assist in the development of communications tools and records for all project safety meetings
- Prepare and maintain reports and documentation concerning aspects of project safety programs
- Monitor and evaluate project safety programs for value and effectiveness
- Maintain knowledge of applicable legislative requirements, including regulations, standards and policies
- Maintain professional relationships with regulatory bodies and clients
- Evaluate, investigate and gather information that addresses inadequacies concerning safety matters
- Review site risk registers with identified controls and support Construction Risk Assessment Workshops (CRAWs) / Safety in Design (SID) as necessary
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the project Training Scheme and associated systems and processes (LMS, VOCs, Appointments and Authorisations)

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**Knowledge, Skills and Attributes**
- Experience as a HSE Advisor working on Rail or Civil Construction projects
- Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
- Current Certificate IV in TAE
- ICAM Lead Investigator and reporting techniques, with an emphasis on industry and human factors
- Inspection and report writing skills
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- Drivers Licence - Class C
- HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing (Desirable)
- Understanding of HVNL and CoR framework (Desirable)
- Internal Auditing qualifications and experience (Desirable)
- Experience working in the capacity of Principal Contractor (Desirable)
- Strong technical and document writing experience (Highly regarded)
- High Risk Work Licenses and/or RII Competencies (Highly regarded)