Health & Safety Advisor

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with youWe believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.Life at PowerlinkAs the Health and Safety Advisor, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.

• We offer robust leadership development through integrated programs, fostering growth across all levels.

• You will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration + 12.75% superannuation

• Health & wellbeing benefits, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations.

This position can be based in either our Bowen Hills or Townsville office, and will involve working on a DIDO/FIFO roster in the future.Find a career that matters and lastsAs the Health and Safety Advisor, you will provide high quality, innovative and field focused safety support across line and substation construction activities in order to foster and develop a high performing organisational HSE culture.A key part of your role will be providing a range of support functions to large scale construction projects and maintenance and activities.Specifically you will:

• Provide practical advice and solutions on all aspects of Safety management, including legislative compliance and the management of risk.
• Deliver direct support to the facilitation and monitoring of risk management and associated application of systems and controls within the business.
• Facilitate and participate in a range of audit & assurance activities in conjunction with the business and provide practical and pragmatic support to assist in managing risk and delivering successful work.
• Provide practical input into the ongoing development and maintenance of the Powerlink HSE Management System.
• Support Powerlink's Leadership & Learning Principles to build trust, forward-accountability and the free-flow of information in order to maximise learning opportunities across the organisation.

What matters most is your drive to make an impact for the millions of people we serve. Through our core values of accountability, customer service, teamwork and safety, you'll strive to question and challenge the ordinary every day.The community you will joinBased in either Brisbane or Townsville, you will be joining our Health and Safety team, working on the CopperString Project and will be part of the broader Health, Safety and Environment Function. This team thrives on a culture of high performance, where each member’s dedication to excellence is complemented by a strong emphasis on collaboration, ultimately fostering a dynamic and achievement oriented environment.Your expertise

• Degree level qualification in a field of safety studies or lesser qualification coupled experience in the relevant field.
• Formal investigation qualification or experience in contemporary event learning approaches
• Formal internal audit qualifications (e.g. ISO45001/IS014001/ISO9001) and experience in delivering formal HSE audits

We’d also love you to have:

• Proven ability to build effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, and to work collaboratively with relevant parties towards maintaining mutually beneficial relations.
• Demonstrated experience in applying safety knowledge and processes in a broad range of complex working environments.
• Previous experience in providing safety support to operational or project teams within medium to large technical organisations.
• Certificate IV or above in environmental management. (desirable)
• Electrical Trade qualifications (e.g. Linesman, Electrical Fitter/Mechanic).
• Experience in a safety or environment role within the Construction and/or Electricity Industries
• Ability to operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

Be the start of every possibilityTo kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Friday the 7th of June 2024. Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there’s three things that really stand out:

• A career that matters and lasts: You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
• Unique work and the chance to grow: You’ll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
• People who love to support and share: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.

For all enquiries, contact our recruitment team at .Our commitment to inclusion and belongingAt Powerlink, we champion inclusion and belonging by supporting every candidate during the recruitment journey. Please inform us of any needs or adjustments for a more inclusive process, including sharing your preferred pronouns. As a Veteran-Friendly Employer, we value the skills Veterans bring and ensure equal opportunities. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.
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