A Snapshot of Your Day
This is a temporary, two-year position designed to support the Grid Solutions team with onsite works in Australia.
The primary business driver is the need for a dedicated Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Advisor to ensure compliance and safety management for the duration of a specific project.
To address this requirement, the role is structured around two core areas:
- Onsite EHS Program Implementation & Compliance, which covers the hands-on management of safety systems and regulatory adherence on the project site, and
- Project Safety Integration & Reporting, which focuses on embedding EHS principles within the project lifecycle and communicating with stakeholders.
Given the focus on expert-level EHS oversight in a complex project setting, the ideal candidate will be a Specialist Professional with extensive experience in Australian WHS legislation. They will possess proven skills in risk assessment, incident investigation, and influencing a strong safety culture within project teams.
How You’ll Make an Impact
60% Onsite EHS Program Implementation & Compliance
- Implement and maintain the corporate EHS management system and procedures across all project site activities.
- Conduct regular site inspections, hazard identifications, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with Australian WHS legislation and project requirements.
- Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and develop and track corrective and preventive actions to mitigate future risks.
- Develop and deliver EHS-related training, inductions, and toolbox talks to all site personnel, including employees and subcontractors.
40% Project Safety Integration & Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with project management to integrate EHS planning, risk mitigation, and performance goals into all project phases.
- Prepare, maintain, and submit all required EHS documentation, including safety management plans, risk registers, and performance reports.
- Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for the project, liaising with clients, regulatory authorities, and internal teams on all safety-related matters.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on EHS performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement to project leadership.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in a dedicated EHS advisory role within the energy, construction, or heavy industry sectors.
- Demonstrated experience working on major project sites in Australia is highly desirable.
- Full working rights (valid visa) for Australia
- Driving license Class C (Car)
- Certificate IV or Diploma of Work Health and Safety (WHS)
- Lead Auditor Certification (e.g., ISO 45001)
- First Aid and CPR certifications
- Work Health and Safety Certificates
About the Team
Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards/Benefits
- Opportunities to work with a team spread across different locations
- Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are valued and celebrated.
- Access a wide range of on-demand learning resources, development programs, and career growth opportunities to support your professional journey.
- Enjoy hybrid and flexible working arrangements that empower you to balance your career aspirations with personal commitments.
- Benefit from a people-centric culture that promotes well-being, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for growth and advancement.
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