Über diese Safety Governance Lead Stelle bei ACCIONA
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.
Job Description
Project Info
ACCIONA leads the Alkimos Seawater Alliance, designing, building and operating a $1.4 billion desalination plant for Water Corporation and Jacobs to secure climate-resilient drinking water for Western Australians. The Stage 1 plant will produce 50 gigalitres of drinking water a year, with provision to double capacity in future, and is due to deliver first water in 2028.
About the Opportunity
The Safety Lead, Governance is a senior role reporting to the Manager, Health & Safety on the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant project. You'll drive the implementation of ACCIONA's and the project's safety management system, leading audits, incident investigations and training, and building the reporting and communications that help leaders make informed decisions. You'll also coordinate project-specific processes, mobilisation and onboarding, and work closely with internal stakeholders to keep safety governance on track.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead scheduled audits and stakeholder engagement to assess system performance
- Lead high-level incident investigations
- Deliver inductions and training to build process knowledge
- Develop performance reports to support informed decisions
- Develop communications to raise HS awareness
- Coordinate project-specific processes and manage associated change
- Oversee project mobilisation, onboarding and risk review activities
Required Skills and Competencies
- Tertiary qualification in WHS, engineering or related field
- Proven experience in safety governance on major projects
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and audit processes
- Experience leading incident investigations
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
What We Offer
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.
