The Safety Manager will provide leadership and drive through a blend of operational and strategic approaches to safety and wellbeing, including psychosocial health and safety for staff across Montu. They are responsible for the effective management of WHS at Montu, including the identification of appropriate policies, frameworks, practices, reporting and analytics to ensure that Montu meets its regulatory requirements across a diverse set of work environments.

As an exceptionally organised and methodical professional, you will utilise your depth of experience to take this function to a level commensurate with an industry leading organisation. This role balances a pragmatic and hands on approach with the ability to plan and execute a strong strategy. This role will influence and support both senior leaders and front line employees across the business

Key Responsibilities

• WHS Effectiveness
  • Develop and implement a risk and safety framework which includes effective systems and processes and provide advice on complex issues to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policy and organisational requirements.
  • Develop and implement a strategic approach to promoting and raising awareness about safety and wellbeing at work. 
  • Provide high-level advice and support to key internal stakeholders to facilitate the proactive management of safety risk.
  • Implement comprehensive strategies to manage psychosocial hazards, promote mental health, and prevent injuries.
  • Development and implementation of project specific WHS management plans, procedures, guidelines, and training.
  • Engage in effective WHS consultation, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with all relevant WHS legislation.
  • Monitor changes in legislation and regulations and proactively provide information and advice to management on appropriate application and impact on organisational policy and procedures.
  • Regularly measure and evaluate WHS performance, coordinate audits, and implement improvements based on feedback and analysis.
• Incident and Hazard Management
  • Conduct and/or oversee the investigation of incidents and hazard management (depending on the severity of incident), including conducting investigations and risk assessments, and maintaining accurate and compliant records.
  • Manage emergency response and injury management protocols, maintaining readiness for emergencies and overseeing return-to-work processes.
  • Work with relevant divisional leads to ensure all incident / hazard reports including associated documentation are followed up and completed in a confidential, timely fashion.
  • Active coordination and early involvement in the injury and claims management process with employee, supervisor and medical professional.
  • Coordinate and assist, as required, in the injury management/return to work process to ensure the earliest possible return to work for injured employees.
  • Manage long term medical absences, making decisions on approach and management (regardless of whether caused by a work injury).
• Continuous Improvement, Safety and Compliance
  • Continuously learn from successes and failures to refine and enhance improvement strategies.
  • Actively participate in training (including mandatory training) and professional development sessions to enhance skill set.
  • Observe, understand and comply with all Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, Regulations, Codes of Practice, Policies, Procedures and directives.
  • Be proactive and responsible for own actions, and adhere to compliance requirements relevant to your position (eg. legislation, policy and guidelines).

About us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia’s leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities.

Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities in the ACT, NSW, VIC and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team.

Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the role:

The primary purpose of the Construction Coordinator role is to coordinate and assist in the management of the project from concept design through to delivery and finalisation; to make sure the project is well-organised and that it runs smoothly.  

This includes communicating with various departments in the organisation to make sure everyone is on the same page. This is a hands-on position that requires strong leadership and the ability to deliver projects with a strong commitment to customer service. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Support reporting, forecasting, budget control, procurement, and program updates.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation in Aconex and SharePoint.
• Assist the Construction and Services Managers in reviewing and preparing procurement documentation, including Scope of Works and programming.
• Facilitate and lead project meetings, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Assist in contract administration during the project life cycle.
• Coordinate project activities from early works to final handover.
• Support the preparation of Expenditure Approval Requests for services trades contracts and variations.
• Validate GC and services trade progress claims, participate in site inspections, and prepare payment certificates.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Confidentiality and Health and Safety Policies.
• Oversee the documentation for the ongoing maintenance and support of the data centre.
  

About you: 

This role is ideal for those with a background in project coordination or engineering on major construction projects.

We also encourage individuals with senior trade experience who have significant exposure to project management processes to apply.

• Strong understanding of key stakeholder requirements with effective communication through ACONEX, PROCORE, and BIM.
• Expertise in building methods, materials, and safety regulations.
• Skilled in interpreting drawings, architectural plans, and specifications.
• Knowledgeable in quality control, health and safety systems, and cost management.

Qualifications: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Construction or Project Management preferred 
• Proficient with MS 365 applications 
  

Essential:

Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security Clearance.

How to Apply:

If you are looking for an opportunity to play a vital role in a fast-growing Australian Technology company and be part of our amazing team, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences leads to innovation and success. We actively promote equality and strive to create a welcoming environment for all employees. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.