The Opportunity

Join our team as a Safety Advisor, where you will be the go-to person in this key role supporting and advising on project-wide health and safety systems. This position is responsible for identifying hazards, assessing risks and recommending appropriate controls to the construction team.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will provide expert health and safety advice on incident prevention and occupational health to both management and employees, while supporting a culture of safety vigilance, accountability, ownership, awareness and leadership across the workplace.

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The M80 Ring Road Alliance (comprising of MACA, Acciona and AECOM), this package of works covers the design and construction of the North East Link between the M80 – Plenty Road interchange, and the north tunnel entrance at Watsonia. Works include three kilometres of new freeway, two kilometres of freeway upgrades, construction of retaining walls and bridge structures, rail interface works, intelligent transport systems, and urban design and landscaping.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Implement and maintain safety systems and drive a strong safety culture.
• Attend team and supervisor meetings to plan and coordinate work activities; contribute to innovative project initiatives.
• Report and investigate incidents, ensure timely closure of actions, review workpacks and SWMS, and promote a strong safety culture.
• Work with site management to maintain compliance with NELNA processes and project standards; monitor and report safety trends and performance.
• Monitor and improve safety performance, identifying hazards, assessing high-risk activities, and ensuring compliance by project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Participate in daily pre-starts/toolboxes, promote collaboration, adaptability, innovation, and ensure safety and sustainability are always prioritised.
• Lead and support incident investigations, reporting hazards, injuries, and non-conformances while promoting learning and improvement.
• Provide guidance and influence leaders and employees on OHS best practices, wellbeing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with project delivery teams to close out audit findings, review safety in design and constructability, and maintain awareness of project sequencing and risk.
• Champion health, wellbeing, and inclusion, supporting initiatives that enhance workforce safety, engagement, and diversity.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Notable and demonstrable experience in health and safety advisor level roles, with a minimum of 3 years in construction, mining or other heavy industries.
• High levels of enthusiasm around workplace safety culture and training, with a true passion of the work and an understanding of the industry.
• Notable understanding the policy and procedures, as well as the legislative requirement of the civil construction industry in Victoria.  
• Proven experience in running safety reviews and investigation at both a high a low level, as well as being responsible for creation of policy and procedures for safe operations on site.  
• Hold a valid Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
• Hold a White Card, Driver’s licence and desirable, hold certifications (RIW card, First Aid, ICAM, TAE Cert IV).

What we will offer you:

• A competitive salary and access to a range of corporate discounts and cashback offers from over 350 popular retailers.
• Paid parental leave.
• Access to a dedicated online employee Wellbeing Centre providing education, support and tools to help you live a healthier life.
• Access to salary sacrificing benefits.
• Refer and earn program allowing you to earn up to $2,500 for referring new employees to MACA positions.
• Save up to 10% on your Health Insurance with BUPA, HBF, HCF or Medibank

Make Your Mark.

If you want to come with us on our journey, apply with us today!

We’re ready when you are.

MACA is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages all females and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.