Health & Safety Advisor

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Benefits

Structured career development and mentoring pathways

Subsidised health insurance and wellbeing support

Flexible working hours and study leave options

About the Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Safety Advisor to join our Melbourne team, reporting to the Safety Manager. You'll coordinate health and safety systems across the project, identify hazards, assess risk and recommend controls to the construction team. This role gives you the chance to influence safety outcomes at scale, working closely with project leaders, subcontractors and site teams to embed safety as a core value across the workplace. You'll play a hands-on part in shaping a safer way of working for everyone on site.

Key Accountabilities

Coordinate safety systems and documentation across the project

Identify hazards and assess risk for high-risk activities

Report incidents, injuries and hazards promptly

Recommend and implement safety controls with the construction team

Support supervisors and teams to meet safety targets

Investigate and debrief lost time injuries and critical incidents

Drive continuous improvement in safety and sustainability practice

Required Skills and Competencies

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Current Provide First Aid (Level 2) certificate

Construction Induction Training (White Card), face-to-face

Rail Industry Worker (RIW) card, or ability to obtain

Extensive experience in safety, compliance and risk systems

What we offer

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.