Address- Join Ausgrid as we embark on our exciting transformation journey!
- $181k base + 15.5% Super + Bonus + enjoy a Monthly Day Off
- Sydney or Wallsend – Permanent role
Ausgrid is on an exciting transformation journey and now is the time to be a part of something big. We are proud to service Australia’s east coast, as a leading business in energy distribution, delivering a safe and reliable electricity supply to more than 1.8 million homes – that’s over four million Australians relying on us every day.
Our vision is simple; for our communities to have the power for a resilient, affordable net zero future.
Your new role
We are seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Governance Manager to provide expert guidance and management in the development and implementation of our Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) across all Ausgrid locations. Key responsibilities include leading a small team of professionals, facilitating risk assessments, ensuring compliance with ISO 45001, and maintaining the HSMS in line with legislative requirements. The role involves designing and implementing HSMS policies, procedures and supporting documents, and driving continuous improvement through assurance activities and targeted field-based reviews. Additionally, this role will contribute to cross-functional initiatives, coach and mentor staff on HSMS requirements, and stay abreast of relevant legislation and industry best practices.
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.
- Tertiary qualifications in Health and Safety, Law, Process Engineering, Risk Management, Engineering or related area.
- Significant experience in Workplace Health and Safety in a medium to large organisation within high-risk industries.
- Significant experience managing teams of Health and Safety professionals.
- A proven strong understanding of WHS Legislation.
- Significant experience managing a Health and Safety Management System to ISO 45001 or equivalent.
- A high level of experience in designing and continually improving H&S management systems.
- A high level of experience with H&S management system software.
- A high level of experience in the application of risk based WHS management principles.
- High level interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation and build a shared vision including producing highly complex and technical written communication including report writing.
- Proven experience in coaching and mentoring to individuals or groups.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders throughout the Organisation.
- Valid Class C Drivers Licence.
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.
Belonging at Ausgrid
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.
If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent team ***********@ausgrid.com.au.
Join us in shaping a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.
