Health & Safety Systems Lead

We are excited to introduce an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and strategic Health & Safety Systems lead to join Group Technology at Downer.

This critical role is suited to a technology professional who combines strong business applications expertise with a passion for safety and operational excellence. As the Group Technology subject-matter expert for dedicated Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and safety applications, you will guide and influence the direction of critical safety systems across Downer’s diverse business portfolio.

Reporting to the Manager Business & Field Apps, you will partner closely with Business Units and the business Health, Safety & Environment function to provide expert advice on safety systems strategy, standards, integration, governance and technology roadmaps. While Business Units currently own, build and operate their safety platforms, you will play a pivotal role in helping them make informed technology decisions, promoting consistency and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and broader Group Technology objectives.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence safety technology outcomes across a large, complex organisation committed to Zero Harm and continuous improvement.

About the Role

In this role you will:

• Act as the Group Technology subject-matter advisor for EHS and safety applications across Downer.
• Guide Business Units on safety systems roadmaps, solution direction, standards and best practice.
• Promote consistency, integration and governance standards across safety technology platforms.
• Partner with Business Unit stakeholders and the business Health, Safety & Environment function to translate safety requirements into effective technology outcomes.
• Support vendor evaluations, solution assessments and technology investment decisions relating to safety systems.
• Ensure safety application strategies align with enterprise architecture, security, compliance and data integrity requirements.
• Provide insight, analysis and recommendations to improve safety systems capability and performance across the Group.
• Drive collaboration between functional teams, technology teams, vendors and business stakeholders.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement and the adoption of modern technology practices.
• Support future transition to a product-led DevOps operating model should safety systems accountability be brought into Group Technology.

This is a highly visible role where your expertise will influence critical business systems that support Downer's commitment to Zero Harm and operational excellence.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are a collaborative and influential technology professional with experience supporting complex business applications in highly regulated or compliance-focused environments. You excel at building trusted stakeholder relationships and providing expert guidance without direct ownership of systems.

You bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with business applications, ideally EHS, safety, compliance, risk or other business-critical systems.
• Proven ability to advise and influence stakeholders on technology strategy, solution direction and standards.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, integrations, data management, security and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with technology vendors, solution providers and implementation partners.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work across business and technology functions.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on delivering practical outcomes.
• Experience contributing to technology governance, standards and roadmap development.
• Understanding of Agile and product-led DevOps practices.
• A passion for continuous improvement, customer outcomes and safety excellence.

You are recognised for your ability to build credibility, navigate complexity and deliver trusted advice that enables better business and technology decisions.

Benefits Of Working with Downer

• Work with an ASX listed company, working with market leaders.
• Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning: 
  • Professional development programs 
    • Access to professional memberships and industry networks
• Be part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee’s wellbeing needs: 
  • Flexible work arrangements 
    • Parental leave
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
• A range of Corporate Benefits, including:  
  • Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms) 

Why Downer?

As a trusted name in infrastructure, transport, facilities management, and construction, Downer is committed to delivering projects that create a lasting, positive legacy. 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.