Maritime Constructions is a marine contractor, uniquely capable of self-performing the full spectrum of specialised engineering disciplines to deliver complex marine infrastructure projects from design and construction, through to commissioning. Projects include jetties, wharves, bulk loading facilities, dredging, reclamation, navigation aids, marinas, underwater pipelines in Australia and internationally.

Are you a dedicated and passionate Safety Advsior? Looking for a unique and challenging safety role in a new and diverse environment? Maritime Constructions is seeking a diploma qualified, experienced site-based Safety Advisor to join the team and help us provide our crews with the very best HSEQ support.

There will be opportunities to travel regionally for coverage of our more remote sites, where you will work in some of the most stunning coastal locations in South Australia. You will be supported by a highly motivated and results driven team, and will be working with some pretty incredible marine professionals.

The Role:

This is an opportunity to use your deep industry knowledge and leadership experience, investing in your team, to champion the safety space, promoting a strong safety culture and setting the bar for the wider organisation to follow. You will be part of a supportive, close-knit team who thrive on the diverse and challenging nature of our industry. You will ideally have experience in the Marine Construction industry but if not, a general construction or heavy industry background will also be a great fit. Your attention to detail and commitment to health, safety, environment and quality, will be exemplary, and you will naturally hit the ground running, by quickly establishing positive stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally.

About You:

• An eagerness to learn about our unique environment and skills-sets
• A hunger to smash some pretty big safety goals
• Ability to positively work with people at all levels of the business
• A passion for training, and knowledge sharing

We offer:

• Permanent, fulltime employment
• Adelaide based, with regional and work away opportunities
• Site allowances and salary uplift
• A supportive culture
• A diverse range of projects, with a dedicated and highly skilled team across many disciplines

Responsibilities:

• Support both short and long term HSEQ strategies
• Work from our fixed sites and conduct regular visits to our local and regional project sites
• Work to achieve outstanding HSEQ metrics and outcomes
• Coordinate health and safety programs and operations on site to drive a strong safety culture
• Conduct task observations and workplace inspections/audits for operational and project activities
• Assist with external audits from applicable certification bodies
• Seek opportunities to train and mentor team members regarding HSEQ processes
• Conduct Verification of Competency training
• Conduct investigations and close out incidents, near misses and hazards
• Support injury management processes

Skills and Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of safety legislation, compliance, and industry regulations
• Experience undertaking ICAM investigations
• Ability to apply common sense to your decision making responsibilities
• A commitment to safety education and knowledge sharing
• Intermediate-Advanced computer/software skills to deliver documentation to a high level, using Microsoft 365 suite
• Proficient skills in all aspects of safety system and records management
• Strong communication skills, and ability to develop strong stakeholder relationships
• Internal and external audit experience
• Model integrity, respect and enthusiasm
• Display judgement and behaviour that is in line with Maritime Constructions company values

Qualifications:

• Diploma Work Health & Safety
• Relevant experience in construction (marine is preferred) or heavy industry
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• HLTFA301B - Apply Basic First Aid
• HLTFA201A - Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
• HLTCPR201A -Perform CPR
• Incident Cause Analysis Measures (ICAM) or equivalent is essential

Applications:

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please submit your application. We will be reviewing of applications as they are received.