Job Description

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.

Coach crews, lead pre-starts and shape safety on the Eyre Peninsula Desalination Plant, a major water security project in regional South Australia.

Job Description

Benefits

• Hands-on safety role with a visible presence across the site
• Support safety on a major water security project in regional SA
• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus

Project Information

ACCIONA is the major construction partner delivering the Eyre Peninsula Desalination Plant at Billy Lights Point, near Port Lincoln, for SA Water. The 5.3 gigalitre a year reverse osmosis plant will provide climate-independent drinking water for about 35,000 customers on the Eyre Peninsula. The works include marine pipelines tunnelled beneath the shoreline to protect the coastline.

About the Opportunity

As Safety Advisor, you will coordinate and help implement the health and safety systems on the Eyre Peninsula Desalination Plant, reporting to the Safety Manager. You will identify hazards, assess risks and put safety controls in place, and advise managers and workers on incident prevention, incident management and occupational health. You will coach managers, workers, subcontractors and suppliers on legislative, client and environmental requirements, and lead pre-start meetings. This role puts you on site, with a real voice in how the project manages risk.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Identify and assess hazards and high-risk activities, and implement controls
• Investigate incidents and injuries, and support case and care management
• Coach managers, workers, subcontractors and suppliers to meet safety and environmental requirements
• Lead pre-start meetings and develop the safety material
• Help implement the Safety Management System across the project
• Advise management on incident prevention, incident management and occupational health

Required Skills and Competencies

• Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety, or similar
• Experience in a similar role, preferably in a similar industry
• Demonstrated extensive experience in safety and compliance
• Proven knowledge of a risk and incident system
• Experience leading risk assessments

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.