Capital Delivery Safety Partner

Capital Delivery Safety Partner Exciting new role Use your safety expertise to partner with our Capital Delivery team to deliver safe & sustainable water infrastructure projects. Exciting new opportunity to learn more about the water industry Lead & support the safe delivery of water infrastructure for our region. Inclusive and equitable workplace with a range of flexible work options The Capital Delivery Safety Partner plays an integral role in supporting the safe delivery of infrastructure projects at North East Water. In this role you will, provide leadership to project managers and stakeholders through providing highly valued input and advice on all OHS related matters for our capital delivery projects. A core component of this role is undertaking regular site visits to collaborate with Principal Contractor OHS staff and conduct OHS audits and inspections programs to achieve compliance. You will have access to a North East Water vehicle for any onsite travel required. This is an amazing opportunity to get out and about in the beautiful north east region This role is a full-time opportunity , including a monthly RDO and flexible work options. Key Responsibilities Maintaining Safety Functional Requirements Specification on our Capital Delivery projects. Supporting the safe delivery of capital projects , from inception through to completion. Including but not limited to, participating in project scoping, risk assessments, HAZOP, Construction, Hazard, Assessment and Implication Reviews and project briefings and undertaking incident debriefs. Developing and reviewing project documentation and contractor reporting. Leading OHS Principal Contractor interviews with preferred tenderers. Working closely with project managers to ensure contractor OHS obligations are met. Providing specialist advice to empower staff and senior leaders. Ensuring all data is correctly entered into our Work Health and Safety Information System . Collating and contributing data for contractor OHS performance reporting . Preparing and presenting Principal Contractor OHS performance data to Planning & Infrastructure and OHS teams. To view the position description, please visit Key Selection Criteria Relevant qualification in Occupational/Work Health and Safety with extensive experience in the construction industry. Demonstrated experience in completing risk assessments, HAZOP and CHAIR processes, controlling worksite hazards, undertaking incident debriefs and documenting safe work processes. Ability to maintain a working knowledge of relevant legislation and industry best practice. Knowledge of high-risk work activities and how appropriate control measures should be implemented. Ability to lead by example and demonstrate a significant degree of individual initiative. Working at North East Water The North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including: Our state-of-the-ast regional headquarters (with our fabulous atrium), Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region, Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements, Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities, Annual salary increases and superannuation, Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave, Health and wellbeing activities, 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Social club, Bring your dog to work, plus much, much more Position Information An attractive salary range of $104,078 to $116,623 plus 12% superannuation, depending on skills and experience. This is a full time, ongoing position. Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Have questions? Get in touch Please do not hesitate to contact Renae Coates, Manager People & Culture on or our People & Culture team via email Ready to apply? For tips on writing your application and how our application process works, please visit: For your application to be considered, please apply via our website Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 30 November 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr