About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About the Team
Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand’s essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.

Job Description
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Zero Harm Manager provides expert health, safety and environment technical advice, management system guidance and practical support to management and staff across the Downer contracts. In doing this, the Zero Harm Manager is contributing to the growth and success of the line of business they support, by working in partnership and coaching / influencing the behaviour of others as required.

Zero Harm Manager will also manage a team of Zero Harm Business Partners who will support various teams and contracts in achieving their Zero Harm objectives.

In particular, the position will be required to:

• Support with the development of Zero Harm strategies and initiatives that will drive behavioural change in the way work is executed within the division.
• Facilitate development of a Zero Harm leadership culture within Downer that is focussed on manager-led delivery of positive Zero Harm outcomes.
• Coach and mentor business portfolio leadership on their specific Zero Harm risk profile and conduct incident trend analysis as required.
• Provide expert health, safety and environment technical advice, guidance and support to management and staff of Downer contracts across an allocated portfolio, including service delivery partners.
• Provide leadership, coaching and manage the performance to the Zero Harm Business Partners.
• Oversight of the delivery and implementation of the Zero Harm Strategy and ensure performance objectives / outcomes are achieved within agreed timeframes.
• Oversight of the implementation of the Downer Zero Harm management system to existing operational contexts and new business opportunities.
• Oversight of Zero Harm INX Moderation for allocated portfolio as required.
• Lead Zero Harm projects to support achievement of Zero Harm Strategy as requested by Head of Zero Harm.
• Oversight of professional and timely investigation of incidents within business areas or lead complex investigations utilising ICAM or equivalent methodology.
• Lead compliance, complaints handling and auditing processes.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

• Minimum 5 years practical experience within a similar (senior HSE Advisor or Manager) WHS/OHS role.
• Experience in Zero Harm leadership roles (preferred).
• Experience providing technical health, safety and environmental advice across multiple industry sectors.
• Understand of sector specific controls, standards and processes (e.g.
• Infection Control standards).
• Understanding of safety and environmental management systems.
• (ISO45001/ ISO14001) or equivalent standards.
• WHS/OHS legislation/application to an organisation with multiple operating contexts.
• Experience successfully influencing senior operational managers to ensure operational adherence to critical controls.
• Understanding of principles & content of relevant principal and subordinate WHS legislation.
• Solid knowledge of workers compensation and injury management processes and legislation.
• Ability to write professional reports and present key findings to operational and senior management.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

A role with Spotless can advance your career and expand your skills. We offer you the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team working in a collaborative environment. We can also offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
• Discounts for insurance, retail stores, gym memberships and more!

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site https://www.downergroup.co.nz/facilities-management

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 717963.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.