HSEQ&S Specialist

About Us

Potentia Energy (previously Enel Green Power Australia) is a dynamic joint venture entity co-owned by two global energy leaders, Enel Green Power and INPEX, both committed to driving Australia's energy transition and supporting the nation in achieving its net zero target.

With a proven track record and extensive expertise across the project lifecycle, Potentia Energy has established a strong presence in the Australian renewable energy sector. After acquiring a significant number of projects, our current portfolio currently has 9 operating plants, comprising over 800MW of solar and wind capacity across Australia. This acquisition has doubled their current portfolio and has secured Potentia Energy a strong position in WA. Potentia Energy also has rights secured for a development pipeline of over 8GW across Australia and is committed to an ambitious growth agenda, targeting a significant increase to its installed capacity across wind, solar, storage and hybrid projects.

Guided by our core values – Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence – we work closely with local communities, our partners and customer to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

The Role

Employment Status: Full Time, parental leave cover till mid June 2026

Location: Sydney

Reporting to the Head of HSEQ & Sustainability, the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Specialist is responsible for overseeing HSEQ aspects around the ongoing projects.

The HSEQ Specialist will coordinate documentation preparation, lead the implementation of several processes, procedures and policies into our projects. The role will also support to asses/mitigate risk based on local statutory and Potentia Energy's requirements.

This role is based at our Sydney office with travel to project sites when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of local HSEQ policies, procedures, guidelines, and technical specifications
• Review and negotiate with contractors on HSE-elements for major and minor contracts for site works and corporate activities.
• Establish HSE budgets for projects and review implementation periodically
• Review contractor management plans against company standards and regulative framework.
• Check minimum HSE requirements during tender process and monitoring of the Contractors' performance
• Liaise with site team for control of HSE documentation and, if necessary, make amendments
• Implement and monitor all initiatives aimed at improving safety and environmental standards.
• Draw up periodic reporting of KPIs to manage safety and environmental issues for sites in compliance with Potentia Energy Group's requirements, local regulations and those required by other interested parties.
• Participate in investigation of Accidents/Incidents by analysing the information, determining the root cause, identifying risk control measures and formulating report and action plan for further implementation.
• Organize internal HSE Audits, inspections with Contractors and Sub-Contractors in order to verify the effectiveness of the HSE Management System.
• Maintain compliance reporting of internal audit, client audit, external audit & tracking system
• Carry out visits to site in order to eliminate or reduce the risks of occupational health and safety and / or environmental in the worksites activities
• Ensure compliance of design deliverables with reference to safety and environment aspects

Selection Criteria

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree qualification in WHS/HSEQ discipline
• At least 5 years' experience in HSE roles within construction &/ or Operation & Maintenance
• Experience in:
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment expertise
• Root cause Analysis techniques in Incident Investigation (ICAM or TapRooT desired)
• Experience in training as auditor for Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001)
• Regular driver's license required

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent teamwork, coordination, detail orientation and communication skills (written & oral)
• Leadership skills with focus on safety, integrity and empowerment
• Ability to multi-task and communicate well in a busy work environment
• This role involves some domestic travel to construction sites around Australia to support with:
• Implementation of HSEQ-related campaigns
• Periodic corporate HSE-site visits and auditing
• Root-cause analysis incident investigation

Our Benefits

Every individual is a valued team member at Potentia Energy, and we're committed to supporting, growing, and helping each person achieve their full potential. Keeping up a positive work-life balance is a key to success for every team across our business.

Some of our benefits include:

• Flexible working hours – we provide flexible arrangements that will suit you, including a mixture of time working in our office and from home, compressed work week with half day workday on Fridays. Because you are working from home, we also provide $50 internet reimbursements each month.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives – including $100 wellness rebate each month, annual flu vaccinations and health checks, and a day off for your birthday each year. If you're in the office, we have $35 lunch credits that you can use each week.
• Learning and development opportunities – both on the job and via formal training including technical, role specific and leadership development programs.
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential and independent counselling and advice service for either a personal or work-related problem if you or a member of your immediate family needs help or advice.