Safety Advisor

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

Benefits

• Deliver on a major rail project transforming the Logan-Gold Coast corridor
• Health & Wellbeing: subsidised private health insurance and wellbeing support
• Financial Benefits: salary packaging and novated vehicle leasing

Project Info
ACCIONA, as part of the ActivUs alliance, is delivering the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project, a $5.75 billion program to boost train frequency between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The project includes level crossing removals, rail system upgrades and road works, supporting the region ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Games.

About Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Safety Advisor, you'll help embed a strong safety culture across the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project. You'll carry out risk assessments across site and office areas, update prevention plans to reflect project-specific hazards, and monitor compliance with WHS regulations. You'll support incident investigations, contribute to corrective actions from audits, and work closely with project teams, subcontractors and site leadership to keep safety front and centre.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Conduct risk assessments across offices, depots and site areas
• Update prevention plans to reflect project-specific hazards
• Monitor compliance with WHS regulations across operations
• Investigate incidents and identify root causes
• Roll out corporate safety protocols across the project
• Support corrective actions from audits and reviews
• Run site safety inspections and verify control measures

Required Skills and Competencies

What capability & experience will you need to have:

• Degree in Engineering, Nursing, Medicine, Law or Psychology
• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Risk Prevention (desirable)
• Experience in a similar safety or WHS role - minimum 3 years
• Strong English communication skills and Office Suite proficiency
• Working knowledge of WHS legislation and audit procedures

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.