Manager - Health & Safety

Join a team that’s All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline – it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award‑winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

About the Role

This role leads the Health & Safety agenda across Origin’s Asset Services Field Health & Safety team. You’ll provide strategic guidance, mentor a team of health and safety professionals, and work closely with operational leaders to drive improvements in safety culture, performance and compliance. You’ll have the opportunity to shape health and safety strategies, implement Origin’s HSE framework, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of health and safety management programs.

- Coach, mentor and support the IGAS HSE team, ensuring consistent and proactive field support.

- Partner with senior leaders to embed Origin’s HSE strategy, policies and systems across operations.

- Provide expert advice on risk management, regulatory compliance and safety culture.

- Oversee incident investigations, audits and assurance processes, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across business units to drive consistent HSE outcomes.

About You

You’re an experienced health and safety professional who brings strong leadership, technical knowledge and a passion for driving cultural change. You’re confident working with senior stakeholders, influencing strategy, and leading teams to deliver measurable improvements.

You’ll bring:

- Extensive experience in HSE leadership, risk management and compliance.

- Experience leading teams and coordinating work activities across multiple rosters and different scopes of work.

- Proven ability to coach and influence leaders and frontline teams.

- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

- Collaborative mindset and commitment to Origin’s purpose of getting energy right for our customers, community and planet.

Origin – Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender‑equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.

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