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

Reporting to the Health & Safety Lead, the the Health and Safety Advisor is responsible for assisting in the successful implementation of the newly developed Safety strategy to move to a leading safety culture at South East Water.  You 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.

As a safety champion that drives change across the organisation, some day to day tasks may include the following:

• Participate in incident investigations and ensure these are are closed out in a timely manner, safety alerts are communicated promptly; and incident learnings are shared and leveraged to improve processes
• Identify trends, risks and proactively make decisions that safeguard the health and safety of our employees and contractors, using data and insights from across the organisation
• Co-ordinate, promote and implement health and safety initiatives, projects and programs in alignment with the overall Health & Safety Strategy
• Working with Contractors, including participation in tendering/procurement processes, Contractor Health and Safety onboarding, engagement on Health & Safety performance, compliance including site observations and management audits, as well as participation in contractor safety forums
• Assist with the assessment, mitigation and management of Safety risks through strategic risk management planning

Who are you?

The preferred candidate will hold qualifications in an Occupational Health and Safety related discipline, as well as proven experience undertaking a similar role in a large and complex organisation. You will also hold the following skills and attributes:

• Highly developed interpersonal skills including communication (verbal and written), consultation, stakeholder engagement
• A passion for safety and working with operational staff to understand and improve safety management practices
• Strong understanding of data analytics and ability to identify trends to improve health and safety performance
• A good knowledge of safety legal obligations, codes of practice and standards which contribute to the building of controls for common workplace hazards 
• Knowledge and application of project management principles and methodologies including the ability to plan, organise and follow through on projects
• Experience in industrial-type operations will be highly regarded

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, which is between $104,610 and $112,447 + super and offers are commensurate with the successful candidates' experience.

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, 26th of October! 

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application.  Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check 

 
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.