Lead a national HSE team for Energy & Utilities, partnering with operations to drive safety culture, compliance and continuous improvement. Build capability, run investigations, audits and compliance programs, use data and reporting to influence outcomes, and support multiple geographically dispersed projects with regular site travel.
The Opportunity
At Downer, we are committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive while delivering critical services and infrastructure across Australia. We are seeking an experienced Operations HSE Manager for our Energy & Industrial business to partner with operational leaders and project teams to drive a high performing health, safety and environment culture across our Energy & Utilities business.
Reporting to the Head of HSE, you will lead a team of HSE professionals and act as a trusted business partner to operational leaders, supporting the delivery of work safely, sustainably and in line with company, client and legislative requirements. This role plays a critical part in influencing safety ownership across the business, building capability, driving continuous improvement and ensuring operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of projects.
This is an East Coast focused leadership position requiring regular travel to project sites across the East Coast of Australia.
What We're Looking For
You are a collaborative and influential HSE leader who thrives in complex operational environments and can build trusted relationships at all levels of an organisation. You are passionate about creating safe workplaces and enabling leaders to take ownership of HSE outcomes.
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional HSE certifications.
- Extensive experience within high risk industries such as construction, infrastructure, utilities, energy or mining.
- Proven experience leading and developing high performing HSE teams in multiple locations across the East Coast of Australia.
- Strong knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and risk management frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
- Demonstrated experience leading investigations, audits, compliance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, coaching and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical capability with experience using reporting systems and data to drive business outcomes.
- Experience supporting multiple projects and geographically dispersed teams.
- Qualifications in ICAM investigation (Lead) are required.
- Injury management or auditing qualifications will be highly regarded.
- Have the ability to travel to both regional and metro interstate and intrastate locations regularly.
What We Offer
Downer is a business that invests in its people and provides opportunities to grow and develop your career across diverse projects and industries.
We offer:
- A supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Opportunities to influence strategic HSE outcomes across a growing national business.
- Career development and leadership growth opportunities.
- Exposure to complex and high profile Energy & Utilities projects.
- Access to employee benefits, wellbeing initiatives and professional development programs.
- Flexible and collaborative ways of working.
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the safety, wellbeing and sustainability performance of our business.
About Energy & Utilities
Energy & Utilities provides end to end engineering, construction and maintenance services to the utilities, power generation, renewable energy, resources and industrial sectors. Our teams deliver complex projects and ongoing operational services that support Australia's critical infrastructure and energy transition.
As part of Downer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to succeed.
How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please click Apply Now and submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Please note that Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates or proposals from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited submissions received will be considered property of Downer and no fee will be payable in relation to any candidate submitted outside of our formal recruitment process.
Downer Group Melbourne, Victoria, AUS Office
Melbourne, Australia
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