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Job Title


Trainee, Health and Safety


Company : Acciona


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2026-02-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 DescriptionAcciona Rail has a strong presence throughout Australia supporting and supplying the country''s rail infrastructure, we provide construction services for major rail and transport infrastructure projects Australia-wide. The Minor Works team are instrumental in looking after maintenance works from upgrading track and bridges to installing concrete walls and modernizing train stations and platforms.As part of the Minor Works team, you have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects with various scopes this will ensure you become a highly multi-disciplined engineer helping to secure you strong career progression.BenefitsCompany paid qualification: Certificate IV OH&SAnnual pay review and discretionary bonusCareer Development, Strong Culture, Inclusive and Support EnvironmentIncome protectionPassionate about innovation and continuous improvementStrong commitment to economic, environmental, and social progressDiscounted Private HealthcareThe OpportunityReporting to the Manager, Rail Safety for Acciona Rail, the Trainee, Rai Safety is responsible for providing support to the Safety and Project teams, including the Company''s wider Safety team as required. This role ensures that operations are carried out safely and with consideration of environmental protection.This role also requires the successful candidate to promote a positive culture of safety and environmental awareness to all site workersKey ResponsibilitiesAssist in the reporting, incident investigation and suggestion of corrective and/or preventive actionsresulting from identification of hazards, near miss incidents and work-related illness/injuryAssist and support the Safety team and project delivery team with preparation of safety information for client and/or stakeholder meetingsAssist in conducting Safety training, awareness and information sessions to site personnelPrepare reports, SWMS and all other communicationRegular site safety inspections and/or audits project and subcontract activitiesSupport Superintendents, Supervisors and Site Workers to eliminate or minimize hazardsReview on-site work practice, material conditions, plant and equipment and identify OSHE hazardsProvide general administrative support, monitor progression of correspondence, assist in thepreparation of responses and materials as required, arrange and manage meetings and all attendance requirementsReview on-site work practice, material conditions, plant and equipment and identify OSHE hazards Required Skills and CompetenciesAbility to undertake Certificate in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419)Ability to undertake First Aid (Level 2)Ability to undertake Construction Induction Training and Rail Industry Worker (RIW) CardFluent in Microsoft Office suite of desktop applications and related software packagesEffective interpersonal skills, enabling you to maintain effective communication with all levels oforganisation and across teamsOrganise with good time management and planning abilities, setting priorities within time constraints and managing conflicting demandsThe ability to follow Occupational Health & Safety and environmental procedures in the rail industryCurrent Driver License and your own reliable vehicle 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.