Health & Safety Change Specialist

About the Role 

This position will be suitable for a driven Health & Safety Change Specialist professional who is experienced and passionate about leading and championing a culture of continuous development. Reporting to the Health & Safety Director, Senior Cultural Safety Programme Lead and partnering with the wider Health & Safety team, the primary focus of the role is to be at the forefront supporting the implementation of the company’s cultural safety programme – Creating Safer Sites.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for own safety and the safety of colleagues in accordance with Health, Environment, and Safety Instructions.

• Advocate for the establishment of a culture that prioritises safety on sites, termed the Creating Safer Sites culture.

• Assist in the implementation of the Company's Creating Safer Sites Plan.

• Support the project teams in organising and facilitating meetings of the Creating Safer Sites Steering Group and Action Teams.

• Coordinate training sessions on Creating Safer Sites for Collen Teams and subcontractors.

• Coordinate and deliver Creating Safer Sites workshops for Collen Teams and contractors.

• Organise and participate in site walk-downs focused on Creating Safer Sites alongside Action Team members.

• Review and communicate progress and performance in Creating Safer Sites to the Programme Lead & Senior Leadership Team

• Maintain records of Creating Safer Sites training and database for Company reporting requirements.

• Prepare supplementary materials for the Creating Safer Sites Program, such as newsletters, posters, and handouts.

• Manage the Project's Creating Safer Sites / Health & Safety Recognition Program.

• Assist the Collen Health & Safety Team in creating campaign materials, organising competitions, and communicating with stakeholders.

• Plan meetings with consultants during their visits to discuss issues and further refine the quality and implementation of the Creating Safer Sites program.

• Promote & foster Collen core values and a culture of wellness at work.

• Handle internal and external communication with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, adept at interacting effectively with staff and contractors across all hierarchical levels.

• Proficient problem-solving abilities to address challenges and obstacles efficiently.

• Proactive and self-motivated, demonstrating initiative and the ability to take the lead on tasks.

• Collaborative team player, capable of working cohesively with others to achieve common goals.

• Strong organisational and planning skills, ensuring tasks are executed efficiently and deadlines are met.

• Demonstrates self-leadership, taking ownership of responsibilities and driving projects forward independently.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships and rapport with others.

• Quick learner, able to grasp new concepts and adapt to changing environments rapidly.

• Capable of working autonomously, demonstrating independence and resourcefulness in completing tasks.