Overview of role:

The Senior Safety Advisor provides specialist, enterprise-wide safety advice with a strong focus on contractor management. This role drives a culture of safety excellence by partnering with project teams to ensure safe delivery of works, compliance with safety requirements, and continuous improvement in contractor management. The position also provides expert guidance on construction-related safety matters, promoting leadership, accountability, and innovation across Coliban Water.

Key Responsibilities:

As our Senior Safety Advisor, you’ll be accountable for:

Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Coliban Water’s Safety and Contractor Management Systems to ensure fit-for-purpose safety practices enterprise-wide.

Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and standards across Coliban Water.

Lead initiatives to strengthen safety culture, promote wellbeing, and enhance safety capability through targeted training and engagement.

Partner with Major Projects, Capital Delivery, and other teams to proactively identify, assess, and manage health and safety risks.

Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and drive actions and learnings to prevent recurrence and improve safety performance.

About you:

Expert working knowledge and experience in Safety and Risk associated with major projects and construction (10 years +)

Qualification in health and safety, risk management, or other relevant discipline, preferably at post graduate level.

Strong knowledge of safety legislation, management systems, and contractor safety practices.

Process Safety and Safety in Design expertise are desirable.

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Learn more in the position description

Salary:

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 5 $115,162 - $139,851 Plus Superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience. This role is a Fulltime Ongoing position.

Enquiries:

For further information please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at [email protected]

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 29 October 2025.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at [email protected].

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.