• Iconic major infrastructure project
• Proactive Health and Safety team
• Great opportunity with leading Tier 1 Constructor.

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 one of Australia’s 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 is upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, new traffic management technology and Melbourne’s first dedicated busway. These changes will slash travel times and improve public transport in Melbourne’s east.

Laing O’Rourke is part of the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance with Major Road Projects Victoria, Symal, Arcadis and WSP. Our scope of work includes a new interchange connecting the Eastern Freeway to the North East Link tunnels, major road and bridge upgrades between Burke Road and Tram Road, smart traffic management technology upgrades and new noise protection to meet Victoria’s toughest traffic noise standards. The local community will also benefit from new and upgraded walking and cycling connections, upgrades to Koonung Creek Reserve and revitalised wetlands and open spaces.

About the role

We are currently seeking a full-time ongoing position for a Senior Safety Advisor – Systems and Assurance to join us on the Eastern Freeway Burke to Tram Alliance.

 Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the EBTA Health and Safety Management System ensuring alignment and compliance with overarching corporate framework and related certification requirements.
• Ensure the EBTA Health and Safety Management Plan and its related sub-plans are maintained in accordance with contractual and system obligations.
• Oversee the EBTA H&S audit program encompassing both internal and external audits, ensuring readiness across the Alliance’s three delivery packages by supporting continuous improvement, facilitating stakeholder engagement and driving the implementation of corrective actions to achieve high performance outcomes and compliance standards.
• Monitor and communicate safety performance related data, including trend analysis, and assist in the identification, development and implementation of strategies to continually improve the Alliance’s safety performance.
• Work closely with the EBTA Health and Safety Team and other Alliance functions to develop and implement initiatives that creates a safer and more efficient working environment.  

 About you

• Relevant Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Governance or Risk related areas
• Experience on Infrastructure, Construction or Rail projects would be highly regarded but not essential 
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety System frameworks and their implementation.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting data and information.
• Understanding of audit processes and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

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, an additional purchased leave option and 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. 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

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.