Safety, Health & Environment Business Partner

- Full-time
- Business Group: DCS
- Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd
- Business Line: Geography OH
- Work Location Model: Hybrid
- Operating Group: International
- Primary Location: AU - Sydney, NSW

"We are a company that values diversity, inclusiveness, and innovative thinking."

Come grow with 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. Partner with our business leaders locally and throughout Australia and New Zealand and operate in a core team across the region, working with a variety of stakeholders and contribute towards key deliverables. No matter where you are in your career, there's a path for you here at AECOM.

We are hiring a Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E;) Business Partner based in either Sydney or Melbourne, to support our 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.

Job Description

- 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 solid relationships and being a part of the ANZ SHE Team network.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role.

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

What we're looking for from you

- Confident, respectful and collaborative, able to influence and engage our 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
- Enjoys being part of a strong, resilient team in a dynamic and diverse environment

Why you’ll love working with us

- 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

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the landson which we, our clients and our communities live and workaround Australia.We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here:https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reco

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