Zero Harm Advisor Syd Airport

at Downer
Published July 3, 2025
Location Melbourne, Australia
Category Health Care  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

The opportunity

Our Energy and Utilities business is seeking an experienced safety professional to join our ever-growing team in a full-time capacity. You will be working within the Power Projects space predominately focused on the Sydney Airport project however will have the opportunity to be exposed to other areas of our business and support other projects as required.

We are seeking applications from Zero Harm Advisors that are able and willing to partake in a FIFO roster (10/4) or if local to the project a DIDO arrangement. Relevant uplifts/LAFHA will be offered pending the location and arrangement of the successful individual.

What you’ll do

Coach Project Managers, Engineers, supervisors and field crews to successfully promote and foster a proactive culture of Zero Harm and environmental safety.
Ensure application of Downer Zero Harm standards and legislative requirements to all work activities.
Conduct observations, site inspections and audits.
Investigate incidents, injuries or breaches of safety and environment procedures.
Manage incident reporting within Downer and Client systems.
What we offer

Total Remuneration Package + Uplift + Camp Allowance/LAFHA (where applicable).
Support a collaborative contract with a focus on relationships.
Inclusive work culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Energy & Utilities have a dedicated internal mobility team focused on internal progression and succession identification and thorough redeployment opportunities where appropriate. We invest in our people and are industry leading in this regard.
We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments.
What we’re looking for

Minimum 3 years of operational safety exposure within a project-based environment or equivalent trade-based experience (Energy, Utilities or Civil industry experience preferred).
Prior utilisation of Health Safety & Environment Management systems.
Certificate IV in OHS/WHS.
Degree Qualification in OHS/WHS (advantageous but not essential).
ICAM lead investigator Auditing (advantageous but not essential).
Demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence, communication, and problem-solving skills.
About Energy & Utilities…

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.