Zero Harm Business Partner

We currently have an opportunity for a Zero Harm Business Partner to join our Zero Harm team and play a key role in n shaping a culture of safety and continuous improvement, driving proactive risk management and ensuring the wellbeing of every team member across the organisation. Reporting to Zero Harm Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

What You'll Do 

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on all Zero Harm matters, providing guidance and support to leaders and employees. 

• Facilitate the development of a Zero Harm leadership culture focused on manager-led delivery of positive outcomes. 

• Implement The Downer Standard (TDS) and support delivery of the Zero Harm Strategy. 

• Lead and coach incident investigations using ICAM or equivalent methodology. 

• Conduct risk assessments, trend analysis, and deliver training/coaching as required. 

• Monitor legislative changes and communicate best practice initiatives. 

• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.
  
   

What You'll Bring 

• Formal work health and safety qualifications (Diploma or Degree in relevant discipline) 

• Trained in ICAM or equivalent investigation methodology [mandatory]. 

• Previous practical experience within a Workplace Health & Safety or OHS related role. 

• Experience conducting WHS/OHS management system audits within the past 2 years. 

• Exposure to high-risk industries, preferably construction, infrastructure or FM. 

• Strong skills in risk assessments and verification of site safety management plans. 

• Ability to obtain and retain Defence Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career. 

• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• : healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.

• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.