Health & Safety Advisor

Who are we?

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.  

The role

The Health and Safety Advisor is responsible for assisting the Health & Safety Lead in the successful implementation of the newly developed safety strategy aiming to move to a leading safety culture at South East Water.  This role will engage with key stakeholders to build a positive safety culture that empowers every individual working at South East Water to take accountability and responsibility for health and safety.

This position will report to the Health & Safety Lead and will work closely with other Health & Safety Advisors and the wider team on a day-to-day basis.  Inspiring, engaging and motivating internal and external stakeholders to embrace safety as a core value part of Sout East Water's organisational identity. 

Who are you?

In order to be considered for the role of Health & Safety Advisor, candidates should possess the following key skills, knowledge and experience;

• Demonstrated experience in industries with high-risk activities with a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes.
• A passion for health and safety and improving safety culture.
• Strong health and safety leadership experience to inspire, influence and motivate internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of data analytics and ability to identify trends to improve health and safety performance.
• Knowledge of change management principles (desirable)
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Tertiary qualifications in an occupational health and safety related discipline and relevant industry proven experience undertaking a similar role in a large and complex organisation, particularly within civil construction safety / plant and process safety.
• Further qualifications in auditing, ISO 45001, or incident investigation/ ICAM would be an advantage.
• Knowledge and application of project management principles and methodologies including ability to plan, organise and follow through on projects (desirable)
• A working knowledge and experience in improving safety management systems certified to ISO45001 and ISO35003
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including communication (verbal and written), consultation, stakeholder engagement
• A good knowledge of safety legal obligations, codes of practice and standards which contribute to the building of complaint controls for common workplace hazards.
• Experience conducting audits to defined audit documentation, implementing corrective actions and completing incident investigations.

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.   

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. 

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package: 
 

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.  
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.
• Life insurance and salary continuance. 
• 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave.  
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.  
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking. 
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community  

This role is remunerated at a Level 4.

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.  

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au. 

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Sunday 20 July 2025!

South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required. 

Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.