• 2 year fixed term contract
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Based in Sydney, Eastern Creek, Newcastle, Tamworth, Orange, Yass, Wagga Wagga
• Award winning organisation

The Opportunity

Transgrid is reinforcing the transmission network in southern NSW with HumeLink - a new 360km long 500 kV transmission line project that will improve the flow of electricity between new generation sources and major demand centres in NSW.

HumeLink will provide a crucial hub for the flow of electricity in the National Electricity Market (NEM). The project will enable high volume energy transfer around the NEM improving access to affordable electricity.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated professional to manage and support all aspects of Health, Safety and Environment in the field within the HumeLink construction project.

The position is responsible for working together with the site management team to maintain full compliance with Transgrid policies and procedures, and the relevant safety and environmental legislation. It is expected that the role will add value to the team through providing specialist advice, and coordination services on all project lifecycle matters relating to HSE. The role will also encourage and influence others to adopt practices that improve HSE performance and culture in the workplace.

This position is a site-based role being embedded within a specific project team and reports directly to the HSE Manager. The position is also required to be actively engaged with the Transgrid HSE team through the Senior HSE Manager (Network Planning & Operations) in the delivery of safety advice, compliance checking, documentation and related support to activities within Transgrid.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of HSE related operational issues associated with significant Infrastructure construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience working on Infrastructure construction projects with a preference for experience working on electrical Infrastructure construction projects.
• Incident Investigation Qualification (we use ICAM) desirable
• Tertiary qualifications at Certificate IV or greater in Workplace Health and Safety
• Excellent oral and written skills, communications skills with strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas through clear and effective messages.
• Proven experience in implementing and managing effective stakeholder relationships, with demonstrated high level interpersonal skills.
• The successful candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of the requirements of WHS and environmental legislation, relevant Codes of Practice, Australian and International Standards and Guidelines.
• Competent in HSE Management Systems.
• Excellence in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Office applications.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Ability to work remotely for extended periods of time and attend site at short notice

Recognition & Reward

In return for your hard work we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan is this correct, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.

Continue to make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.

Applications close: Monday 18 July 2022.

Our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received.

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