Career advancement | Ongoing training | Volunteer programs | Annual recognition awards Professional Mentoring | Competitive Salary | Strong 14.75% super Energy Queensland is the group of electricity distribution, retail, and energy services businesses 100% owned by the state of Queensland. We deliver electricity across Queensland through our 'poles and wires' businesses Energex and Ergon Energy Network. Our retailer, Ergon Energy Retail sells this electricity to customers throughout regional Queensland. And these essential service activities are supported by a range of innovative products and services delivered through our Yurika brand.
About your new role: As the Senior Safety Advisor in the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) group, you will be responsible for working with the business to manage and deliver safety related projects and initiatives to support business performance. This will be done by working independently and collaboratively to propose strategies, research, plan, project manage, and lead the implementation of safety related standards, processes and practices. You will be the health safety and environment business partner for our remote and embedded generation arm of the business. The role will have you influence both management and industrial partners in safety related process outcomes and will manage projects.
Additionally, you will support HSE contractor management processes, which may include onboarding contractors and evaluating contract management systems. You will also act as a safety subject matter expert (SME) to leaders and key stakeholders. This role does have an element of travel involved, so you must have a willingness to travel intrastate and interstate when required. The level of travel will depend on projects and where they are based. The position has been evaluated as Professional and Managerial Grade Two (PM2). The level of payment will be subject to an assessment of the successful applicant's knowledge, skills and competencies that are required in this position. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Energy Queensland Union Collective Agreement 2024. For more information about this role, click on the position description link located at the bottom of the page.
Why choose to work for us? It's an exciting time to join us and to be involved in the energy sector, so consider us for your next career move, where you will experience:
Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases. Strong superannuation of 12.75% and the ability to earn more with salary sacrifice co-contributions. Opportunities for skills and career advancement with access to ongoing training and leadership programs and capacity to build and grow your skills. Healthy work life balance with the option of a 9-day fortnight roster, more time for you. A chance to give back with a paid employee volunteering program allowing our employees to support communities across QLD. Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and a mentoring program for professional support and guidance. A Safety-First culture, the safety of our people, customers & communities is a core priority. Reward and recognition with an internal reward and recognition program that includes an annual celebration of excellence. Diversity and Inclusion where all employees can contribute towards multiple diversity and inclusion initiatives across our business. Need wheels? Salary sacrifice options available for novated leases for personal use. About you: In addition to your degree qualification in Health, Safety and Environment or Project Management (or related discipline/demonstrable experience), you also have strong working knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, Codes of Practice, and Australian Standards.
Your communication skills and ability to manage and collaboratively work with stakeholders effectively, coupled with your ability to work autonomously and self-motivate will stand you in good stead. You hold yourself and others to account, and can negotiate and problem solve effectively. Finally, you can apply critical thought when assessing situations, hold experience in using HSE management systems and demonstrate ability to use and leverage new technology.
How to Apply: To apply for this opportunity, please complete your application and include:
A current resume (outlining your career history); and A self-written cover letter (outlining your experience, suitability and motivation for the role). Applications close 5:00pm 23rd July 2024
Please Note – We are seeking an appointment as soon as possible and as such, applications will be assessed as they are received, and progression of suitable candidates will occur in real-time. Applications may close sooner than 5:00PM 23rd July 2024
For further information on this role, or to understand the recruitment process more, please contact Dan Kopacz (Safety Manager) at . Energy Queensland values the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourages a diverse range of applicants to apply. Click here to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.
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