Director, Workplace Health, Safety And Esg, Australia Onshore Renewables, Green Investment Group

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior Workplace Health, Safety & Environment (WHSE) professional to join our growing renewable energy platform.  

Macquarie's Green Investment Group (GIG) is establishing a new renewable energy platform to support the development and growth of its existing 1.5GW onshore wind, solar and storage portfolio in ANZ. The business will develop, construct, own and operate a portfolio of renewable energy assets with a mission to accelerate the green transition. 

GIG is currently looking for a WHSE Director to support this new renewable energy platform. Initially you will join GIG, before transitioning to the platform next year. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead the WHSE function, with expected responsibilities to include: 

• Development and implementation of the WHSE Management System to ensure compliance with the Owner Requirements, WHSE legislation and industry best practice  
• Develop and implement a robust assurance program that ensures inspection and audit takes place across an asset lifecycle 
• Develop and deliver training and other initiatives to implement WHSE management system requirements and initiatives to build WHSE culture in the organisation. 
• Provide WHSE support to teams to ensure that WHSE risks are identified, properly assessed and managed throughout the lifecycle of projects, including initial site assessments, design WHSE reviews, contractor assessments, construction and O&M support 
• Support teams during tenders and contractual discussions associated with WHSE 
• Oversee contractor WHSE performance via prequalification, contractor assessments, reviewing site specific WHSE plans, inspections, and audits. Foster ongoing contractor engagement 
• Work to promote a culture that values worker dignity, health and safety 
• Develop and implement a framework that enables the platform to manage effectively sustainability, environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities. 

To excel in this role, you will have deep functional expertise and strong stakeholder management skills, including: 

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant HSE experience and relevant qualifications in either an internal or external capacity, in infrastructure / renewables / power industries and preferably in the waste to energy sector 
• Strong knowledge of and experience of implementation and working with teams during development, construction and operational phases of projects  
• Experience in contractor management as well as experience in managing development activities and O&M operations 
• Hold appropriate tertiary qualifications in WHSE specialisation, audit or qualification and/or a detailed understanding of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders 
• Strong communication skills - verbal, written, presentation to management and Board-level stakeholders, as well as workers on site  
• Specific experience and/or qualifications relating to supply chain governance, human rights/modern slavery risk management, waste management and environmental management are desirable.

If this sounds like your next role, we want to hear from you! 

About the Green Investment Group   

GIG is a specialist in green infrastructure principal investment, development, project delivery, and the management of portfolio assets, and related services. Its track record, expertise and capability make it a global leader in green investment, dedicated to supporting the growth of the global green economy. The institution was initially launched by the UK Government in 2012 as the Green Investment Bank - the first institution of its type in the world. It was purchased by Macquarie in 2017 and combined with Macquarie Capital’s renewables team to create one of the world’s largest teams of specialist green investors. Now operating as Macquarie’s Green Investment Group, the platform has more than 400 staff with investments or operations in over 25 markets across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. For more information, visit www.greeninvestmentgroup.com.   

Our support for the renewable energy and clean technology sectors is part of a broader commitment to infrastructure. GIG’s parent company (Macquarie) has more than $A136 billion of infrastructure assets under management globally and co-invests alongside the world’s leading institutional investors including public sector pension funds   

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion   

The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable environment enables us to deliver innovative and sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If our purpose of ‘empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future’ is as inspiring to you as it is to us, please apply. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways.  

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage candidates to speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you, and the type of working arrangements that would help you thrive.