About this role
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 in 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.
Job Description
About the Project
The ASWA project forms part of the Alkimos Seawater Alliance project, a major water security initiative for Perth. The marine scope delivers offshore works that support the plant’s intake and outfall structures. This includes barge-based construction, marine transit and offshore installation in dynamic ocean conditions. The project strengthens long-term water supply by building resilient marine infrastructure. ACCIONA leads the marine delivery with strong expertise in complex coastal works.
About the Opportunity
You lead safety on the barge across a 2 on 2 off roster that rotates between day and night shifts. You oversee barge risk, emergency support, safety controls and communication with marine teams. You work with Construction Marine teams and external stakeholders and report to the Health and Safety Operations Manager. You port from Mindarie Marina before each swing.
What are the key accountabilities for the position?
- Lead risk review across barge work
- Support emergency response offshore
- Manage safe transit from marina to barge
- Strengthen safety communication
- Maintain compliance across marine work
- Build effective stakeholder support
Required Skills and Competencies
- Minimum First Aid certificate
- Cert IV in Work Health and Safety
- Marine or port safety experience
- Offshore work experience preferred
- Nursing or medic background advantageous
What we offer
ACCIONA delivers complex marine and water infrastructure. You join a team that values collaboration, ownership and delivery. You access development programs, wellness benefits, discounted private health insurance, gender neutral parental leave and EAP support.
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.
Other facts
About Acciona
ACCIONA champions a different way of doing business: Business as Unusual, delivering benefits far beyond the corporate realm.
Driven by the ambition to leave a positive legacy for society and design a better planet, we lead in developing solutions in renewable energy, sustainable water management, and sustainable infrastructure.
We cover the entire value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. With a presence in over 40 countries, we conduct our business with a commitment to positively contribute to the economic and social development of the communities where we operate.
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What you'll do
- The advisor will lead safety across the barge operation, which includes overseeing risk management, supporting emergency response offshore, and managing safe transit between the marina and the barge. Key duties also involve strengthening safety communication, maintaining compliance across all marine work, and building effective support with external stakeholders.
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