This is a broad and influential position as the most senior safety professional 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 *****-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 *****-certified management system
Internal auditing and corrective-action experience
Solid 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