Health & Safety Performance and Programs Manager
Downer · Melbourne
We currently have an opportunity for a Health & Safety Performance and Programs Manager to lead strategic Health, Safety & Wellbeing programs and drive measurable improvements across the business. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing Performance and Assurance, you’ll lead programs from development through to implementation and embedment, while using data, reporting and insights to shape priorities and support informed decision-making at business, executive and Board level
What You’ll Do
This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:
Govern the portfolio of Health, Safety & Wellbeing improvement initiatives, aligning programs with business objectives and measurable outcomes.
Analyse Health, Safety & Wellbeing performance data and produce strategic reporting, data driven insights and recommendations for business leaders.
Lead safety improvement programs focused on injury reduction, critical controls and continuous improvement.
Develop performance frameworks, dashboards, training content and communication materials that support behavioural change.
Build capability and collaborate with leaders, Health, Safety & Wellbeing teams, operational personnel and external partners to deliver effective solutions
What You’ll Bring
Formal health and safety qualifications (minimum Diploma level), with strong knowledge of safety management systems.
Minimum five years’ experience in a similar health, safety, performance or program’s role.
Strong experience in program governance, performance measurement, data analysis and reporting, with the ability to turn insights into action.
Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into practical programs and lead change across diverse stakeholder groups.
Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills, including presenting complex information to senior stakeholders.
Experience within a large, complex organisation, ideally ASX-listed and within construction, infrastructure, rail or utilities.
Advanced Microsoft Power BI capability, including dashboard development, with exposure to AI tools highly regarded.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with a collaborative and outcomes-focused approach.
The preferred office location is Collins Street, Melbourne; however, Milton, Brisbane and North Ryde, Sydney will also be considered
More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Why Downer?
At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.
What It Means to Belong at Downer
We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:
Training and development to support and diversify your career.
With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.
Pre-employment checks
The preferred candidate will be required to complete reference, criminal history, work eligibility and qualification checks, together with the applicable medical assessment and drug and alcohol screening.
Provide strategic governance, program leadership and data-driven insights to drive measurable improvements in Health Safety and Wellbeing outcomes.