Assurance Lead
The opportunity
Downer is seeking an experienced Assurance Lead to join our Energy and Utilities business within Power Projects.
Reporting to the Head of HSEQ and Governance, this role will lead and coordinate assurance activities across Health and Safety, Environment, Quality, Field and Training within a major infrastructure environment.
You will provide practical, evidence based assurance that project controls are implemented and effective, compliance risks are identified and visible, corrective actions are effectively managed and project teams remain prepared for internal, client and regulatory assurance activities.
Working closely with project leadership, HSEQ, Quality, Environment, Training and delivery teams, you will help strengthen governance, improve audit readiness and drive continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities will include
- Developing and maintaining project assurance plans and audit schedules aligned with business requirements
- Planning and conducting risk based audits across Health and Safety, Environment, Quality, Field and Training
- Supporting mobilisation and project readiness reviews to ensure appropriate systems, resources, processes and responsibilities are established
- Conducting document reviews, interviews, field verification and evidence based assurance activities
- Supporting project teams with self audits and preparation for internal, client, certification and regulatory audits
- Managing audit findings, nonconformities and corrective actions, including monitoring closure and verifying effectiveness
- Providing clear assurance reporting, compliance insights and recommendations to project and business leadership
- Monitoring assurance trends, compliance results and recurring findings to identify opportunities for improvement
- Maintaining accurate and controlled assurance records, dashboards and reporting
- Working closely with project leaders and functional specialists while maintaining independent and evidence based assurance judgement.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for an experienced assurance professional who can combine strong technical knowledge with a practical understanding of major infrastructure delivery.
You will ideally bring
- A tertiary qualification in quality, safety, environmental management, engineering, business or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience
- A minimum of five years experience within assurance, auditing, integrated management systems, governance or compliance in a large multidisciplinary organisation
- Demonstrated experience delivering risk based assurance across major transmission, substation, linear infrastructure or comparable high risk construction projects
- Lead Auditor qualification across ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and or ISO 14001, or the ability to obtain this within an agreed timeframe
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 and integrated management systems
- A sound understanding of first, second and third line assurance, construction and commissioning interfaces, objective evidence, compliance scoring and corrective action effectiveness
- Experience managing audit schedules, findings, corrective actions, controlled records and senior stakeholder reporting
- Strong report writing, data analysis, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proficiency across Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Power BI, with experience using audit and action management systems considered advantageous
- The confidence to provide independent, evidence based judgement and constructively challenge ineffective controls
- Strong planning skills and the ability to manage competing priorities within a complex project environment.
What we offer
This is an opportunity to take on a key assurance role within Downer’s Power Projects business and contribute to the successful delivery of significant Australian infrastructure.
You will work alongside experienced project and functional leaders, gaining broad exposure across Health and Safety, Environment, Quality, Field and Training assurance while helping drive improvements across systems, controls and project delivery.
You will also have the opportunity to contribute lessons and improvements across the broader Power Projects business, helping strengthen assurance capability beyond your immediate project environment.
About Energy and Utilities
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.
Our Energy and Utilities business provides end to end services across power, gas, water and telecommunications sectors, supporting critical infrastructure and communities across Australia and New Zealand.
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where we value different perspectives and experiences.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application online via the Downer careers website.
We encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Please note that Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Unsolicited resumes submitted by recruitment agencies will not be considered and no agency fees will be payable.