At Sydney Water, we are dedicated to our customers, our environment, and our employees. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and exceptional customer experiences drives us forward in delivering vital services and protecting our iconic waterways. Join us in safeguarding Sydney's future as our Safety Lead! Oversee safety support for infrastructure programs, offering expert advice on strategic objectives, risk mitigation, injury prevention, regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of safety. Elevate our safety practices and ensure regulatory adherence while promoting a safe and productive work environment.
Why join the Safety, Health & Wellbeing team?
At Sydney Water, the Safety team are proud to foster a culture of work-life balance whilst contributing to the overall safety values across the whole organisation. Say goodbye to long commutes across NSW or interstate travel! And whilst site visits are a must for this role, you’ll enjoy a mix of office work, on site partnership and hybrid working.
You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative group that works closely together offering excellent development opportunities and exposure to a wide range of projects. It’s a team where your growth is encouraged, and your contributions are valued.
What You’ll Do
- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal/external stakeholders, ensuring successful delivery and exceeding expectations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance business practices, using insights and benchmarking to identify and implement improvements.
- Continuously challenge and refine work practices for better quality and efficiency, leveraging performance data for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, codes of practice, and safety systems; coach teams and promote a safety culture.
- Participate in risk assessments, review safety documentation, and monitor safety management systems to ensure effectiveness.
- Conduct inspections and support safety investigations, tracking actions and communicating findings to improve safety practices.
Your experience and qualifications:
- You have a solid understanding of contract safety management and experience with heavy construction and large capital works projects.
- You possess high-level interpersonal skills, including team building, relationship management, and conflict resolution.
- You model, influence, and encourage positive behaviours, with highly developed negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
- You have strong investigative, analytical, planning, and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively in team environments and foster cross-departmental networking.
- You are adaptable and open to change, with a high level of self-awareness and self-management.
- You possess a working knowledge of the WHS Act, WHS Regulations, associated Codes of Practice, and Australian Standards, demonstrating a results-oriented approach and hands-on management of WHS.
- You’re an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at time of application.
Dive into Our Great Benefits:
Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance.
Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
Closing Date: Thursday 21st August at 11:59PM AEST
Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact hayley.williams@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.
Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check and medical assessment.
Working at Sydney Water
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.
As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.
We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.
Please see the job profile for the role’s full accountabilities. Please note, internally this role is titled Safety Lead.
