Are you an experienced WHS professional with a background in fleet, heavy vehicles, mobile plant or high-risk operational environments? We're partnering with a major organisation seeking a WHS Officer – Fleet & Energy to drive safety across a large and diverse fleet operation. This is an opportunity to move beyond compliance and play a key role in embedding safety throughout the entire fleet asset lifecycle—from procurement and commissioning through to maintenance, operation and disposal. If you enjoy working closely with operational teams and influencing real safety outcomes, this role offers genuine impact.
The Opportunity
As the dedicated WHS specialist supporting Fleet & Energy operations, you'll work alongside fleet managers, engineers, workshop teams and operational leaders to develop practical safety systems, improve risk management and support the introduction of new technologies including electric vehicles. You'll lead the development of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), Safe Work Procedures, risk assessments and safety frameworks while providing expert advice across fleet operations, workshops, heavy vehicles and mobile plant.
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialist WHS advice across fleet operations, workshops and heavy vehicles
Develop and maintain SWMS, Safe Work Procedures, JSAs and operational risk assessments
Support procurement, commissioning and safety-in-design for new fleet assets
Lead incident investigations and implement effective corrective actions
Conduct workplace inspections, audits and critical risk reviews




Partner with frontline operational teams to improve safety performance
Support contractor safety management and compliance activities
Assist with fleet electrification and emerging vehicle technologies
Develop practical safety documentation and governance frameworks
Drive continuous improvement across high-risk operational environments
About You
You'll be an experienced WHS professional who enjoys working directly with operational teams and solving practical safety challenges. You'll ideally bring:
Tertiary qualifications in Work Health & Safety or a related discipline
Experience in fleet, transport, heavy vehicles, construction, utilities, mining or similar high-risk environments
Strong knowledge of SWMS, Safe Work Procedures, JSAs and risk assessments
Experience leading incident investigations and implementing corrective actions
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to influence operational teams and drive a proactive safety culture
Highly regarded
Heavy vehicle or mobile plant experience
Workshop or maintenance environments
Fleet asset management
Chain of Responsibility knowledge
Electric vehicle safety
Trade background (mechanical, automotive, electrical or engineering)
ICAM or ISO ***** experience
Why Apply?
Prospect to shape safety across a major fleet operation
Diverse, technically challenging role with real organisational impact
Work alongside experienced engineering and operational teams
Permanent career chance with excellent work-life balance
Contribute to cutting-edge fleet and EV transition initiatives
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📌 Safety Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Ignite
📍 Sydney