About Laing O'Rourke
Laing O'Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O'Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O'Rourke owns Australia's fourth largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That's the #powerofexperience.
About the opportunity
The Victorian Government's North East Link Program is Victoria's biggest road project that will fix the missing link in Melbourne's freeway network. The project will connect the Eastern Freeway to the M80 Ring Road with new twin tunnels, taking 15,000 trucks a day off local roads, slashing travel times by up to 35 minutes and create new open spaces and walking and cycling connections for local communities.
The project includes a massive overhaul of the Eastern Freeway, creating new express lanes and Melbourne's first dedicated busway with two new park and ride facilities improving access to public transport in the eastern suburbs.
Laing O'Rourke are working with North East Link Program, Symal, Arcadis and WSP to develop and deliver value-for-money engineering solutions for North East Link Program's South Package, which includes:
Eastern Freeway upgrades between Burke Road and Tram Road
Major bridge upgrades
Road upgrades
Lane duplications
A new interchange connecting to the North East Link Tunnels
New and upgraded walking and cycling connections
Open spaces
About the role
We are currently seeking a Senior Health, and Safety Advisor to join us on the Eastern Freeway Burke to Tram Alliance. We have a strong pipeline with many opportunities for career progression. This is an opportunity to coach, mentor and support our team to foster a safe working environment.
You will support the implementation of the projects Health & Safety Management Plan and ensure "best for project" outcomes are achieved. As well as running a team of Advisors and Coordinators, you will work closely with senior management and package delivery teams, to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance are adhered to.
About you
Formal qualifications in Health & Safety Lead Auditor & ICAM Lead Investigator qualifications are desirable. Previous exposure across Major Infrastructure Projects, Construction, Rail or Heavy Industrial environments within Tier 1 organisations is highly desirable.
Benefits
We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as:
Specialised learning and development programs
A mental health and wellbeing program
Industry leading paid parental leave policy
Family friendly work practices
Additional purchased leave option
Coaching programs for staff on parental leave
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce.
Laing O'Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion.
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