About the role

We are hiring a Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E;) Business Partner based in either Sydney or Melbourne, to support business leaders and their teams, across office and field environments on complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure and consulting projects. You will act as a trusted advisor, partnering with leaders to build a proactive SH&E; culture, and translate strategy into practical outcomes while collaborating across our Australia–New Zealand (ANZ) network.

Key responsibilities

- Partner with leaders to drive a proactive SH&E; culture and provide pragmatic, commercially savvy advice.

- Collegiately develop, consult and implement SH&E; programs and initiatives, embedding them into project planning and delivery.

- Lead risk management activities relevant to business lines, including audit and assurance programs, and support incident investigations to identify continuous improvements opportunities.

- Monitor performance trends and convert insights into actionable plans for continuous improvement.

- Champion psychosocial risk management and mental health initiatives, building strong relationships and being a part of the ANZ SHE Team network.

About you

- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or a related discipline, plus a recognised NEBOSH or equivalent qualified qualification

- Lead Auditor and ICAM Investigator certified, with demonstrated incident investigation and auditing capability focused on actionable outcomes





- Significant experience in a senior SHE business partnering (or similar) role within engineering, infrastructure or professional services

- Proven track record in developing and sustainably implementing health, safety and environmental procedures and initiatives

- Strong understanding of SH&E; risk management principles and their practical application in complex environments

- Confident, respectful and collaborative, able to influence and engage people as well as provide meaningful care

- Able to balance BAU with strategic initiatives and the occasional left-field task, while providing calm and timely support

Benefits

- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options

- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year

- Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

- Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

About us

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We operate across the Australia–New Zealand region, working with a variety of stakeholders on complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure and consulting projects.

📌 Safety, Health & Environment Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 AECOM Australia
📍 Melbourne