Health & Safety Competency Assurance Manager

Be a part of a landmark, city shaping project
- Defined career progression and development opportunities
- Competitive remuneration package

**The Parklife Metro Consortium is working on an exciting new metro rail infrastructure project in Greater Western Sydney.**

This city shaping project, which will be delivered under a Public Private Partnership, will provide a major economic stimulus for Western Sydney.

WeBuild as a D&C Contractor member, will be responsible for the successful delivery of the design and construction elements of the project, and we are currently looking to appoint an experienced Survey Data Manager.

**Job Summary**:
The Health & Safety Competency Assurance Manager will coordinate and manage the H&S competency aspects of within the Parklife Metro D&C Team in line with the requirements of the project Health and Safety Management System requirements, the Deed, and the legislative requirements.

The role will be closely liaising with the project Training & Development (Hr Dept.) in ensuring that all necessary H&S-related induction and training needs are identified for each job position, training activities are duly planned, delivered and recorded.

**Key responsibilities**
- Provides advice and input to the project H&S Manager and the Training & Development Manager on matters related to H&S training in feeding the project TNA and training matrix.
- Develops, implements, and updates the project Health & Safety training need analysis and matrix for all project roles.
- Ensures development of
- Assists, advises, and supports the H&S Manager in developing H&S training policies procedures, and in identifying H&S training requirements.
- Establish a Risk Based Training Needs Analysis based on task and position description
- Develop and implement a comprehensive training and competency assurance program for employees across the organization.
- Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with various departments to design and deliver training programs tailored to specific job roles and functions as and when required
- Create and maintain training materials, resources, and documentation.
- Oversee the training delivery process, ensuring that training sessions are conducted effectively and efficiently.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, making adjustments and improvements as necessary.
- Develop and implement competency assessment processes to ensure employees are adequately skilled and qualified for their roles.
- Work with HR and hiring managers to assess and verify the competencies of new hires and contractors.
- Establish and maintain training records and databases to track employee progress and compliance with training requirements.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards in relation to training and competency assurance.\
- Conduct regular audits and reviews of the training and competency assurance program to identify areas for improvement.
- Provide guidance and support to employees and managers regarding training and competency-related matters.
- Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in training and competency assurance.
- Collaborate with external training providers to organize relevant courses and certifications for employees.
- Liaise with stakeholders to gather feedback on the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments.
- Lead a team of trainers and training coordinators to achieve training objectives effectively
- Prepares and submits H&S safety training reports and attend project meetings to present and discuss health and safety competency and training related matters.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- Suitable qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or equivalent.
- Extensive experience in developing and delivering health and safety training programs.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant safety regulations and legislation (e.g., WHS Act, National Rail Safety Act).
- Strong analytical skills to assess training effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to deliver training and reports effectively.
- Proven leadership abilities and experience in managing a team or coordinating safety initiatives.
- At least 5 years of experience working in a similar role on a project of similar size and complexity to SSTOM project

**How to Apply**:
Please submit your most recent resume.