At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Chain of Responsibility compliance on major infrastructure projects and ensure safe transport practices.
- Company: ACCIONA, a global leader in regenerative infrastructure with a mission for a sustainable future.
- Benefits: Career development, training support, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Join a Top Employer with a commitment to inclusiveness and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while shaping transport safety in infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in logistics or transport, with strong knowledge of Heavy Vehicle National Law.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Lead Chain of Responsibility compliance on major infrastructure projects and set the standard for safe heavy vehicle transport across the project.
Benefits
- Own Chain of Responsibility compliance across the whole project
- Shape safe transport practice across construction and logistics
- Access career development and training support as you grow
ACCIONA is delivering a transmission project, and every team on it depends on accurate, current and traceable documents. Strong document control keeps engineering, construction, quality and commercial teams aligned with clients and subcontractors. This role sits in the project office in Metro Melbourne and sets the standard for how project information is managed and shared.
About the Opportunity
Report to the Director, Health and Safety and set the standard for Chain of Responsibility (CoR) compliance across your project. Build the frameworks, audit transport operations and advise on mass, loading, load restraint and fatigue. Work daily with logistics, construction, procurement, plant and fleet teams, plus subcontractors, transport providers and regulators. You will own a high-risk area, gain strong visibility with project leadership and lift transport safety across a large infrastructure project. You will also run awareness training so every party knows its duties.
Key accountabilities for the position will be:
- Develop and maintain CoR compliance frameworks, procedures and management plans
- Monitor compliance with Heavy Vehicle National Law and contract requirements
- Audit transport providers, subcontractors and logistics activities
- Manage CoR risks, including fatigue, load restraint, mass and dimension controls
- Investigate transport incidents and breaches and coordinate corrective actions
- Review transport management plans and support contractor prequalification
- Report compliance performance to project leadership and promote a safe transport culture
Required Skills and Competencies
- Tertiary qualification in logistics, transport or related field
- Strong knowledge of Heavy Vehicle National Law and CoR duties
- Experience on infrastructure, construction or resource projects
- Audit, investigation and contractor compliance experience
- Current driver licence and Construction Induction (White Card)
This is a regional role and includes the provision to be based at camp as required.
Why join us?
At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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