About CPBJH JV

CPBJH JV brings together two of Australia's leading construction partners, CPB Contractors and John Holland, with unparalleled expertise in large-scale and complex project management, civil construction, traffic management and tunnelling.

The West Gate Tunnel is a partnership between the Victorian Government and Transurban. The Joint Venture has been chosen as the preferred contractor for construction, which began in 2018. 

About the Project

The West Gate Tunnel Project is a city-shaping project that will deliver a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge, provide quicker and safer journeys, and remove thousands of trucks off residential streets. The project will include:

• Widening the West Gate Freeway from eight lanes to 12 between the M80 Ring Road and Williamstown Road;
• Building a 2.8km eastbound tunnel and a 4km westbound tunnel under Yarraville;
• Constructing a bridge over the Maribyrnong River providing an alternative to the West Gate Bridge;
• Constructing an elevated road along Footscray Road to the Port of Melbourne; and
• Major new cycling and pedestrian paths

Your opportunity

We are currently sourcing applications from motivated and passionate safety professionals with a background in civil construction projects.  As an experienced Safety Advisor, you will actively drive the HSE culture on site while providing support and coordination of safety and environmental practices, systems and procedures on the project.

As Safety Advisor you will be accountable for:

• Develop processes, implement and monitor programs to provide a safe working environment for all personnel.
• Conduct health and safety audits and inspections as per audit schedules and risk profile of the works
• Support delivery team and ensure compliance to the project construction documentation processes; provide specialist advice during its development and monitor implementation in the field
• Undertake regular safety monitoring activities, ensuring compliance to safety management systems, contractor agreements and contracts, relevant legislation and business requirements.
• Participate in and provide guidance to contractors and stakeholders during on site safety engagements, inspections, audits and the like.
• Coordinate and conduct safety training/workshops, assessments and inductions for management and project team members.
• Support the implementation of the projects safety strategy and associated actions / programs
• Facilitate and coordinate relevant safety meetings and forums for project team members, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Coordinate and lead incident investigations to determine causes and mitigating and preventative measures. Overseeing and managing the appropriateness and level of implementation of such measures; with ongoing monitoring of compliance.

Our minimum requirements for the role are:

• Diploma or higher in Safety or related field
• 3+ years in Safety roles in high Risk construction - Civil and Roads experience recommended, Mid-level management positions held previously
• Extensive experience of workplace and contractor safety management processes within complex environments.
• Well-developed understanding in the interpretation of Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading incident investigations including the development of reports and close out of corrective actions
• Experience in undertaking safety inspections and other safety monitoring activities including the development of audit reports and close out of corrective actions.

CPBJH JV is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the West Gate Tunnel Project. We value diversity in our team and people who share our values of authenticity, respect and excellence are encouraged to apply.