About North East Link 

The Spark Consortium has been selected to deliver the Central Package of the North East Link Project - Victoria's biggest road project.

The Spark Consortium’s Design and Construction Contractor - which comprises Webuild, CPB Contractors, GS Engineering and Construction and China Construction Oceania - will deliver the twin three-lane tunnels and key interchanges for the project.

The Central Package will be delivered as a Public Private Partnership and provides three-lane twin tunnels that will close the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network from the M80 Ring Road to an upgraded Eastern Freeway, reducing journey times and diverting heavy vehicles away from local roads. Up to 135,000 vehicles will use North East Link every day, reducing congestion in the north-east while maintaining local roads.

About the Opportunity

To support the delivery of the North East Link Central Package we are seeking an experienced Senior Safety Advisor with a background in civil construction, tunnelling or manufacturing projects.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our established team in Lower Plenty who will support and drive the HSE culture on site while working with the Zone Health and Safety Managers and the wider project team to provide guidance, clarity and support to lead the safety culture.

This role will be accountable for:

• Mentoring and coaching personnel to drive a culture of "Safety and Health above all else"
• Investigating incidents and events, and responding with corrective actions
• Monitoring S&H performance and ensuring compliance with S&H policy, procedures and legislative requirements
• Conducting regular inspections and audits and maintaining associated documentation and records
• Implementing and monitoring safety and health controls and communication to stakeholders and teams for inclusion in work planning activities
• Assisting in the development construction planning documents
• Conducting or facilitating safety educational programs
• Assisting with reporting requirements as required
• Influencing and fostering a strong One HSEQ Culture through strong leadership and communication skills
• Maintain regular visibility across the workplace, building relationships with internal and external stakeholders of all levels.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of relevant legislation and best practice in a construction environment

Minimum requirements for this role are:

• Ideally, 5+ years' experience in Construction and/or heavy industry and high-risk workplaces.
• Formal qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Safety Lead Auditor Qualification
• Experience in managing health controls within the construction environment.
• Ability to build relationships and rapport with people at all levels
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Computer literacy
• Current Driver's Licence

What we offer:

• Ongoing career support and development opportunities
• Generous parental leave
• Strong culture charter
• Quarterly social events
• Reward and recognition program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary

If these opportunities are of interest to you, please click on the ‘Apply now’ button to register your interest and please also subscribe to ‘Job Alerts’ to be notified of upcoming opportunities with SPARK.

Whilst we are keen to hear from candidates with proven infrastructure project experience or experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor to be a part of an iconic construction project in Melbourne, Victoria, we also will consider applicants who are seeking to enter or re-enter the industry.

SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the North East Link Central Package. We value diversity, inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included, valued, and free to bring their different skills, experiences and perspectives.