Health & Safety Advisor - Construction & Power Development

Join the change. Together, we'll make history

As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it's an exciting time to be at AGL. We're re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You'll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.

Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in.

About the role

AGL have an opportunity for a Health and Safety Advisor supporting the Construction, Power Development and Energy Hubs Teams.

Located in the Newcastle region, this role involves providing Health and Safety support in the development and construction of renewable energy assets as part of AGL's strategy of decarbonisation and energy transformation journey.

This role involves providing onsite support as AGL's Health and Safety Project Lead for the Liddell BESS construction project as well as offering HS support to AGL's renewable energy projects within the Project Development pipeline as directed.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the development, implementation and review of H&S Policy, systems and procedures including AGL contractor management framework.
• Supporting Projects in accordance with AGL HSE Project Governance Procedure and Contractor Management Framework
• Contributing to the development and implementation of business/ H&S initiatives and actions.
• Support the business as required with the delivery of HSE contractor forums for critical contracting engagements.
• Assisting the Senior Manager with RFP/tender reviews.
• Monitoring H&S performance for projects and implement HS improvement programs or interventions to address performance or for continuous performance.

What you'll bring to the table

• Tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety Environment or other related business discipline; Diploma or above.
• Experience with working with multiple primary contractor projects with an understanding of contractor, sub-contractor relationships and familiar with Contractor Management processes.
• Demonstrated risk management skills.
• Exposure to auditing / investigations.
• Interpersonal skills with high quality accurate written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven people/stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence.

Applications close 10 June.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
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