Hazard & Critical Risks Manager (High Salary)

Lead the future of risk prevention and operational safety at Western Power

We're looking for a forward-thinking Hazard & Critical Risks Manager on a permanent full time basis to lead the strategic management of safety, health, and environmental risks across all Western Power operations.

In this pivotal role, you'll oversee the implementation and governance of our Critical Risk Management (CRM) Framework, ensuring it's fully embedded across operations, construction and our network.

You’ll be accountable for identifying and mitigating systemic and emerging risks, designing proactive prevention programmes targeting high-risk activities—including Western Power’s nine Critical Risks—and driving continuous improvement through data analysis, system reviews, and cross‑functional engagement.

This role sits at the intersection of safety leadership, operational influence, and environmental responsibility. You’ll champion the integration of human‑factoring and safety‑by‑design principles, lead complex incident response efforts, engage with regulators and industry bodies, and guide a high‑performing team toward a culture of prevention, learning, and operational safety excellence.

If you’re passionate about transforming risk management into a strategic advantage and ready to lead with impact this could be your next opportunity to shine.

What Makes You a Great Fit

- Extensive and demonstrated experience in WHS Risk Management and Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) within complex, high risk, multi‑disciplinary industrial settings (e.g. utilities, infrastructure, transport or heavy industry).

- A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma / Advanced Diploma or Graduate Certificate in WHS, Environmental studies, Risk or Project Management.

- Specialist training (e.g., Certificate IV in Incident Investigation, Risk Management, Environment).

- Strong working knowledge of Environmental regulations, WHS legislation, Codes of Practice and Safety Management System frameworks.

- Demonstrated ability to lead strategic planning processes and translate safety goals into practical, measurable initiatives aligned with broader business and people strategies.

- Demonstrated effective people management and leadership skills and experience.

- Highly developed stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills, with demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, operational teams and cross‑functional stakeholders.

- Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience using safety data and insights to guide priorities, measure performance and inform decision‑making.

- Valid WA Driver’s License Class ‘C’ or ‘C‑A’.

Benefits & Opportunities

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work‑life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from:

- Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.

- Flexible work arrangements to support working hours and working from home arrangements.

- The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.

- Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.

- An award‑winning employee recognition and benefits programme.

- An innovative team culture enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.

- In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.

We are committed to fostering diversity in all forms, including race, age, language, disability, religion, sexual orientation and background. We provide inclusive and innovative workplaces for our people to thrive, making our workforce stronger, smarter, kinder, and more creative.

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry If you’re seeking a new opportunity that will challenge you to think bigger and imagine more, join us as we create an exciting new energy future for communities across Western Australia.

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