Senior Health and Safety Partner
AU
• Join Ausgrid as we embark on our exciting transformation journey!
• $172k base + 15.5% Super + Bonus + enjoy a ‘Monthly Day Off’ in support of work life balance!
• Wallsend and Sydney CBD
Ausgrid is on an exciting transformation journey and now is the time to be a part of something big! Ausgrid is the largest distributor of electricity on Australia’s east coast, providing power to four million people and playing a critical role in leading and delivering the transition to a low-cost, reliable and decarbonised economy.
We pride ourselves on being a leader in our industry. As we continue to grow, we are in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals. Together, we can move towards a smarter, more sustainable future.
At Ausgrid, we are powered by diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce, and encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Your new role
The Senior Health & Safety Partner will lead Health & Safety (H&S) initiatives, drive cultural improvements, and mentor H&S Partners. This role will support leaders in implementing the Health & Safety Management System (HSMS) and enhancing risk management across various operational areas, including Fleet, Warehousing, Engineering, Metering, Infrastructure and Capital Projects, Contractor Management and Field Operations.
As a key influencer, you will champion Ausgrid’s ‘Work Safe, Live Safe’ value and work collaboratively to enhance Health & Safety programs, systems, and outcomes. You’ll proactively engage with the business to improve safety accountability, lead meaningful safety conversations, and support leaders in building a strong culture.
Your role will involve coaching H&S Partners in conducting incident investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing effective risk controls. You’ll also guide assurance activities and provide insights to enable targeted safety initiatives. In addition, you’ll drive continuous improvement to align operational delivery with HSMS requirements and enhance overall health and safety performance.
Spark our interest!
Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values.
Energise us through your skills and qualifications in:
- Tertiary qualifications in work, health and safety and/or human factors and/or risk.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Demonstrated experience as a safety professional or advisor in high risk industries.
- Proven experience and qualifications in undertaking investigations through the use of methodologies such as Incident Casual Analysis Method (ICAM).
- Proven experience in undertaking assurance activities including Risk Inspections, LoD 1 and LoD2 in field and system audits.
- Proven experience in the implementation and delivery of safety strategies, policies, frameworks, systems and processes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of safety theory and practice across complex multi‐site businesses.
- Demonstrated experience in influencing and coaching a wide range of stakeholders.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and a proven ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organisation.
- Sound understanding of relevant legislation.
Grow with Ausgrid
To continue building on our rich heritage, we actively invest in our people’s development through secondments, onsite training, mentoring circles, e-learning, Australian Graduate School of Management programs (UNSW) and study assistance.
It is through our investment in our people that the average tenure across the business is 14 years and our current turnover is sitting at a market competitive rate of just 3.9%.
Ausgrid Perks
Revel in more than just a competitive salary! Our employees enjoy a dynamic range of market leading support and safety services, wellbeing programs, corporate discounts, and flexibility arrangements in many forms.
Our people are paramount to the continued success of Ausgrid, therefore celebrating great work is important to us! It’s not just the big wins that count, we have provided our employees the opportunity to applaud peer successes daily through our Amped Recognition Program. But let’s not forget the major milestones! For those ready to exceed expectations, anticipate a nomination for a CEO award at our formal end of year Award gala.
If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au
Applications Close: 2 February 2025. Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received
Join us in shaping a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.