Senior Zero Harm Advisor

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Downer Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
Description

The opportunity

Downer's Water business is seeking an experienced Senior Zero Harm Advisor to join our NG4D delivery team. This role is pivotal in supporting and leading our commitment to safety and environmental excellence across our operations. Reporting to the Regional Zero Harm Manager, you will lead, develop and advise on Downer Zero Harm standards and legislative requirements, ensuring our teams are equipped to deliver work safely and responsibly.

You'll play a pivotal role in shaping and influencing a culture of safety ownership across our projects. This includes providing governance and assurance through targeted field engagement and assurance activities, leading and supporting incident investigations, and delivering expert (SME) advice and guidance to operational leaders. You'll also coach and mentor key stakeholders to strengthen their capability, develop and drive proactive risk reduction initiatives, and support contractor management to ensure safe and consistent delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team and make a meaningful impact on the health and safety outcomes of our projects and our people. 

What we're looking for

  • An driven, outcome focused safety professional who is hungry for success and growth. 
  • A pragmatic, solution orentated approach to safety. 
  • Collaborative team player with demonstrated capability to lead a team.
  • Demonstrated experience in operational or safety roles within realated fields such as Heavy Industry, Utilities and Infrastructure, Mining (Water Utilities or Civil Construction desirable)
  • Strong working knowledge of Health, Safety & Environment Management systems and comporary health and safety best practice 
  • Excellent communication, coaching and contractor management skills
  • Proven ability to manage incident reporting, investigations, and compliance audits
  • A minimum WHS Diploma (Adv. Diploma/Degree in WHS or similar dicipline desirable)
  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and ICAM Lead Investigator qualifications (both desirable)

You'll be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of influencing safe behaviours across diverse teams.

What we offer

  • A supportive and inclusive team environment
  • Opportunities for career development and progression
  • Access to industry-leading safety systems and training
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. We design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities. Our Water team delivers critical services to water authorities and utilities, helping communities access safe and reliable water.

How to apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter via the Downer careers page.

Please note:

Downer does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies.

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