This is a broad and influential position as the most senior safety skilled within the Australian operation, providing strategic advice to management while remaining highly visible and hands-on across offices, warehouses and remote project sites. You will report to the Director Compliance, with functional support and connection to the company's global WHS function.

Key responsibilities

Provide oversight of electrical safety, permit-to-work systems, isolation and LOTO/LOTOTO processes, testing and commissioning activities, competency verification and field assurance

Maintain and continually improve the ISO 45001-certified HSE management system, lead audits and corrective actions, manage the risk register, develop SWMS and safety management plans

Conduct workplace and project-site inspections

Lead incident investigations, including ICAM or equivalent methodologies, oversee corrective actions and support regulatory notifications, workers' compensation and return-to-work processes

Manage contractor HSE requirements, deliver inductions and toolbox talks, support emergency preparedness and promote a practical, proactive and accountable safety culture

Supervise and develop an WHS Coordinator

Ensure the company's global HSE framework is effectively implemented within the Australian business and translated into practical, workable safety solutions in the field





Manage electrical and high-risk work safety, including HV environments and energised plant

Oversee risk management and psychosocial risk

Manage safety reporting, KPIs and governance

About you

At least 5 years' WHS/HSE experience

Minimum Certificate IV in WHS or greater

Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation

Sound knowledge of electrical safety

Experience maintaining and improving an ISO 45001-certified management system

Internal auditing and corrective-action experience

Strong risk assessment, workplace inspection and incident investigation capability

Experience supervising, mentoring or developing HSE personnel or contractors

Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills

Current First Aid/CPR, White Card and Australian driver's licence

Senior ownership of the Australian HSE function

Direct leadership of an H&S; Coordinator

Opportunity to build and develop the Australian safety team

Exposure to major renewable energy and electrical infrastructure projects

National and remote-site exposure

Support from an established global HSE function

Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience

Opportunity to make a significant contribution during a period of substantial business growth

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📌 Senior Health & Safety Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Safety Australia Group
📍 Queensland