Senior Safety Advisor
John Holland
Oversee safety culture, risk management, compliance and incident investigation on SA Water projects.
14 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Adelaide, SA, AU, 5000
Onsite
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Airports
Delivery of key rail services
Design & construction
Education & research
Future cities
Health
Justice & corrections
Mechanical & electrical
Sector Specialisms
Building
Infrastructure
Rail
Transport
Water
Property
Urban Renewal
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
risk assessment
regulatory compliance
safety reporting
incident investigation
safety records
safety culture
- Provide specialist support to internal stakeholders including operational leaders, project employees, contractors, clients and visitors
- Quantitative and qualitative risk assessment and monitoring of risk controls and actions involved in delivery and implementation of projects
- Maintain an update-to-date knowledge of relevant legal, regulatory and company safety requirements, ensuring workplace are informed of relevant changes
- Ensure the project understands and have the tools to meet their regulatory and legal safety obligations
- Ensure the projects maintains robust risk management processes, capability, focus and discipline related to safety
- Investigate all causes of events on site and recommend actions to prevent future occurrences
- Maintain comprehensive safety records, manage statutory reporting requirements and monitor safety performance progress
- Guide and support the Construction Team to develop and implement a safety culture that aligns to the company vision, including adequate development and training in safety critical roles
What you bring
environmental law
audit management
advanced diploma
lead auditor
safety legislation
tier 1 construction
- Knowledge of Environmental legislation and statutes, and ability to interpret any applicable statutes or legislation relevant to the program
- Audit management practices (2-3 years)
- Advanced Diploma Safety in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
- Safety Lead Auditor Qualification
- Knowledge of Safety legislation and statutes, and ability to interpret any applicable statutes or legislation relevant to the program
- Construction Tier 1 experience (5+ years)
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Company
Overview
Founded 1949
Year Established
The company has been a cornerstone of infrastructure and property development since its establishment.
- The company’s rich legacy includes major projects across transport, energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.
- Recognized for delivering complex and large-scale projects in Australia and internationally.
- Focus on collaboration and innovation to develop a strong reputation in the construction industry.
- Notable projects include the Melbourne Metro Tunnel, Sydney's WestConnex, and large-scale renewable energy initiatives.
- Combines expertise in civil engineering, building, and urban development to provide sustainable solutions.
- A key player in the government infrastructure space, contributing significantly to public projects.
- Caring: We think deeply about what we do and how it affects lives
- Empowering: We gain trust through action
- Imaginative: We push the boundaries
- Future‑focused: We’re in it for the long, long term
- Be yourself: bring your whole self to work and balance personal responsibilities
- Grow with us: active development program with opportunities on large projects
- Be rewarded: generous remuneration, parental leave, flexible working, wellbeing and relationship support
- Make an impact: invest in sustainability, social impact, Indigenous opportunity, and community support
A$1.5B funding
Sustainability-linked facility
Signed a sustainability‑linked bonding facility tied to KPIs including sustainable energy use and alternative fuels.
30% reduction
Portland cement use
Use of low-carbon concrete reduced Portland cement by 30%, saving 25,129 t CO₂‑e across projects.
100% GreenPower
Offices and tunnels
Rail Infrastructure Alliance offices powered entirely by GreenPower, and tunnels fuelled by biodiesel.
75% trained
Managers with mental health training
75% of managers completed Black Dog mental‑health training, targeting 95% completion.
- Published a Climate Policy and developing a pathway to Net Zero emissions aligned with Paris 1.5 °C goal
- Pilot and deploy renewable‑energy solutions on-site, including solar‑hybrid generators and solar‑fitted site caravans
- Committed to reducing GHG emissions, energy consumption and water use via supply‑chain partnerships and best‑practice materials
2022–2024
WGEA Employer of Choice
Recognised as a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice for Gender Equality over the years 2022–2024.
40/40/20
Gender Representation Target
Aim to achieve gender representation of 40% female, 40% male, and 20% non-binary across recruitment and development programs.
24.5%
Women in Workforce
Women account for 24.5% of the total workforce as of November 2023.
18 weeks
Paid Parental Leave
Provides 18 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 3 weeks for secondary carers, including superannuation.
- Inclusion Strategic Plan embedding inclusion, diversity and equity across daily work
- Employee resource groups: Pride, Celebrate Women, GROW, Ability @ John Holland
- Partnerships with Vets in Construction, Soldier On, CareerSeekers, ON TRACK for veterans, refugees, First Nations and youth inclusion
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