Construction Safety Advisor

At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the broad requirements of local and international companies.

NEXTDC is an exciting ASX 100-listed technology company, operating 14 data centres across 7 major cities in Australia, with future national and international expansions in planning.

At NEXTDC, we know that our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company.

Where Cloud lives and AI thrives!

Job Description

As our Construction Safety Advisor you’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving the safety management system for construction projects. In this role you’ll also responsible for undertaking desktop and on-site safety audits and driving safe work practices within our construction projects.

• Develop and maintain construction safety management system procedures and guidance material
• Review and critique external partner project-specific safety management plans and client requirements
• Participate in High Risk workshops with the project management team
• Undertake routine onsite construction inspections to ensure safety issues are appropriately identified, assessed and risks are mitigated
• Complete site inspection reports, including findings and following up on the implementation of corrective actions
• Manage reporting processes for customer projects as well as internal reporting

Qualifications

• A passion for the construction industry and creating safe workplaces
• 10 + years construction site-based experience and 5+ years in a safety focussed role
• Diploma or Cert IV in Occupational Health and Safety
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong interpersonal skills including consultation, facilitation and negotiation skills
• Well-developed time management and organisational skills

Additional Information

• Seize this exciting opportunity to join one of Australia’s fastest growing companies and play a key contributing role in the future of AI and the digital economy 

• Join an inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture

• Enjoy awesome employee benefits (gifted share options, NEXTDC days, volunteer days, professional development, holistic wellbeing and mental health programs and more) 

• Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow) 

Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.

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