• Deliver exceptional safety outcomes for Victoria's biggest road project
• Key leadership position that will champion a safety-first culture
• Attractive remuneration package

About North East Link Authority
The North East Link Authority will connect the missing link in Melbourne's freeway network, while increasing the capacity of the Eastern Freeway. It will slash travel times, get trucks off local roads and link key growth areas in the north and south-east. 

About the opportunity

We're moving ahead on Victoria's biggest ever road transport project and we are looking for a passionate Director, Safety to join our growing Authority.

The Director, Safety will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will lead the development and implementation of the safety function, contribute to the overall safety strategy and provide strategic advice to effectively manage legislative requirements for the project.

The role will
• contribute to and implement the Authority's strategic direction, provide organisational leadership and actively champion a positive and proactive safety culture.
• oversee the development and implementation of cutting edge safety management systems and procedures
• proactively address and advise on potential safety risks and requirements associated with managing multi-billion-dollar projects and contracts. 
• proactively establish, maintain and influence strong partnerships and ensure strategic coordination with transport agencies, emergency services and WorkSafe to gain support for safety and project decisions.

About you
If you have extensive experience managing safety requirements on major construction projects; you are passionate about driving a safety-first culture and thrive on leading a multi-disciplinary team in a complex and multi stakeholder environment this may be the ideal position for you.

Benefits

Our commitment to creating a workplace that inspires you, engages you and grows you is strong - we want you to be a powerful contributor to our diverse and dynamic organisation. Our offering continues to grow but here is what we already have in store for you:

• Wellbeing program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Purchased leave
• Access to discounted public transport

How to apply
For a confidential discussion contact Emily Guralnik, People and Culture Business Partner on (03) 9655 6348. To apply, please submit your cover letter and CV via www.careers.vic.gov.au by Sunday 7 October 2018.