About the Role
McConnell Dowell Constructors are seeking an enthusiastic Health and Safety Advisor to join the Health and Safety team on our water pipeline project. This essential water supply project, delivered through a 50/50 joint venture with partners BMD, includes the construction of a 117-kilometre water pipeline, intake pump station, intermediate pump stations, reservoirs, and a water treatment plant. Designed to deliver 30 gigalitres of water annually, it will ensure long-term water security for the region and support the burgeoning hydrogen industry in Queensland.
If you're looking to join a company that encourages people to think outside the box, influence change through great ideas and continuous improvement, this role is ideal for you. This position will work on a 15/6 roster with site uplift applicable.
Your Responsibilities
Report on health and safety matters to the Health and Safety Manager and Construction Manager.
Liaise with and advise construction personnel regarding the mitigation and management of risks and hazards.
Complete health and safety investigations and develop reports on all incident investigations in line with client and McConnell Dowell reporting requirements.
Review site risk registers with identified controls for each construction execution plan and support Construction Risk Assessment Workshops as necessary.
Provide ongoing health and safety advice to Supervisors, Contractors, and site workers to eliminate or minimize hazards.
Assist in reporting, investigating and implementing corrective and/or preventive actions resulting from the identification of hazards, near miss incidents, and work-related illness/injury.
Work to achieve the project health and safety targets and build a strong health and safety culture.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need the following:
Proven experience working in Health and Safety.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health and Safety.
Experience within the Construction/Engineering sectors.
Strong and clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
Advocate for a strong safety culture.
We're dedicated to building a diverse workplace, so we also look at applicants with great transferable skills from similar industries. If that's you, we encourage you to still apply as you may just be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.
About Us
McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction
Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward, and grow our people. From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia.
Why Join Us?
The work you'll do will have a tangible positive impact on people's lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles, and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.
McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects but small enough for you to have an influence on how we do things. So, join us, be you, and help us create better together.
Apply now! We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all experiences and backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. We are not currently taking Agency submissions. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.
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