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• Shaping safety outcomes across cutting-edge renewable energy projects
• Involvement in audits, investigations, and risk leadership.
  
  
  • Shaping safety outcomes across cutting-edge renewable energy projects
  • Involvement in audits, investigations, and risk leadership.
    
    
  About Our Client
  
  A leading renewable energy generation business with operations across Australia, delivering large-scale wind, solar, and hybrid energy projects. The business operates in both construction and asset management phases, with a strong safety culture, values-led leadership, and national footprint.
  
  Purpose
  
  Job Description
  
  The Health & Safety Specialist Will
  • Provide expert advice and practical support on health and safety matters across project and operational sites.
  • Ensure legal compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
  • Foster a proactive and risk-aware culture within teams and contractors.
  • Lead risk workshops, attend safety meetings, and coach internal staff and contractors in safety leadership.
  • Support the implementation of the business's Health and Safety Strategy and annual Safety Work Plan.
  • Assist in audits, incident investigations, and development of safety documentation.
  • Conduct training and contribute to ongoing improvement of safety systems and performance.
    
    
  Key Responsibilities
  • Support and deliver the company-wide safety assurance program.
  • Provide H&S oversight across operational sites and projects under construction.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance audit and assurance frameworks.
  • Facilitate and review risk assessments, SWMS, safety procedures, and site-specific documentation.
  • Monitor and support legal compliance and contractual H&S obligations.
  • Develop and implement training, safety initiatives and lessons learned.
  • Participate in and support incident investigations (internal and contractor-related).
  • Contribute to emergency response planning and ensure effective execution of drills.
  • Manage subcontractor pre-qualification and approval processes.
  • Undertake regular travel to regional and interstate sites to ensure alignment and build relationships.
  • Provide safety data reports, analysis, and documentation as required.
  • Oversee return-to-work coordination following health and safety incidents.
  • Ensure obligations related to safety compliance, including cyber security and data protection, are met.
    
    
  The Successful Applicant
  
  Required
  
  Ideal candidate:
  • Tertiary qualification in OHS, Risk, or Engineering
  • White Card (Construction Induction)
  • Experience in health and safety within the energy, utilities, or construction sectors
  • Knowledge of ISO and AS/NZS Standards
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and regulatory frameworks
  • Experience working with Principal Contractors and subcontractor management
  • Understanding of psychosocial hazards and related risk controls
    
    
  Desirable
  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
  • Experience in managing H&S across both greenfield construction and operational sites
    
    
  Additional Requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong interpersonal and coaching ability
  • Ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
  • Strong Microsoft Office and SharePoint skills
  • High-level organisation and problem-solving skills
  • Strong analytical thinking and reporting
  • Ability to work independently and travel as required
    
    
  What's On Offer
  • Permanent position with growth opportunities in Melbourne.
  • Be part of a supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
  • Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects in the energy industry.
  • Work with a company that prioritises safety and environmental sustainability.
    
    
  If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an HSE Specialist, we encourage you to apply today.
  
  Contact: Rhys Shelley
  
  Quote job ref: JN-072025-6797056Seniority level
  • Seniority levelEntry level
  Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
  Job function
  • Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
  • IndustriesOil and Gas, Mining, and Wholesale Building Materials

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