Head of Zero Harm Performance and Assurance

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Downer Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

We currently have an opportunity for a Head of Zero Harm - Performance and Assurance. Join our leading a team of Zero Harm experts to deliver Social Infrastructure wide Zero Harm improvement and Group required programs, training content, performance reporting, data analytics, 1st/2nd/3rd Line of Defence Assurance Programs and coordinating consistent risk management and Critical Risk management application across the Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services Business Unit.

What You'll Do

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

  • Lead the Zero Harm Centre of Excellence which is responsible for development of Zero Harm
  • Drive cultural transformation in making Zero Harm processes, and in particular, Critical Risk
  • Management, user friendly, easy to access, clear and simple for employees and our sub- contract partners, to make Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services a clear sector leader in Zero Harm performance.
  • Oversee the effective management, administration and reporting of data, statistics, trends and analysis of Zero Harm data including (but not limited to) development of Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services End of Month, Half Yearly, EOFY and Board Reporting.
  • Contribute to the preparation of compelling bids and provide support to the bid teams; enhance bid submissions by providing information that provides an edge for Downer over our competitors.
  • Lead the development of Social Infrastructure learning and compliance content development activities as they relate to Zero Harm

What You'll Bring

  • Extensive practical experience within a similar (senior HSE Advisor or Manager) WHS/OHS or change management role.
  • Experience providing technical health, safety, and environmental advice across multiple industry sectors.
  • Experience successfully influencing senior operational managers to ensure operational adherence to critical controls.
  • Understanding of principles & content of relevant principal and subordinate WHS legislation
  • Ability to write professional reports and present key findings to operational and senior management

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.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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