Health and Safety Manager - SA

With a healthy pipeline of future work and an excellent team culture, it is an exciting time to join the McConnell Dowell Family.  

About the role

We are looking for a Health & Safety Manager to join our high-performing team. Initially supporting one of our marine projects in Osborne SA, the role will transition into future works scheduled for South Australia.
  
Duties include but not limited to:  

• Provide advice and assistance to the Project Manager for the development, implementation review and revision of HSE sections of the Project Execution Plan.
• Maintain the project library of safety legislation, standards and codes of practice.
• Report on health and safety matters to the Project Manager including preparation of incident and loss statistics and monthly summary reports.
• Promote and encourage the culture of working safety and setting a positive example for all other personnel.
• Participate in project risk assessments and preparation of risk control documents.
• Ensure regular site safety inspections of site activities are carried out.
• Ensure all local statutory requirements for Health, Safety and Environment are incorporated into the Project Execution Plan.
• Ensure that all personnel are inducted and trained in their roles and responsibilities and are competent to perform the duties allocated to them.
• Plan and carry out HSE audits of subcontractors.  

About you:  

• Minimum of 10 years operational experience in the application of safety management principles in the construction industry.
• Extensive knowledge of risk management principles and the practical application thereof.
• Demonstrate ability to compile detailed technical written reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and be resourceful/self-reliant in investigating and enquiring into issues.
• Competent user of in-house software, with working knowledge of wider applications.

What’s on offer:  

• We offer a supportive team culture which encourages forward thinking, innovation, and our passion for making great ideas work
• Great remuneration package 
• Full-time permanent work on multi-disciplinary diverse projects  
• Work in a diverse environment with a culture that is collaborative and supportive

  
Don’t tick all the boxes but you’re still excited about this opportunity? 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 agile 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 ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for New Zealand and/or Pacific Islands and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks and COVID vaccination status.
  
This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.