Health & Safety Business Partner Renewable Energy (BESS)

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's Health, Safety and Environment team have an opportunity for a Health & Safety Business Partner - Renewable Energy (BESS).

Based in either the Newcastle/Hunter region or South Australia, you will play a crucial role in both developing and implementing the safety management systems but also uplifting best-practice health and safety programs across AGL's Battery Energy Storage Systems, and operations.

This role will provide the opportunity to not only be a part of AGL's ambitious renewable energy target of 12GW by 2035, but to build a long-term career in Australia's largest electricity generator and private owner of renewable energy assets.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing and embedding Health and Safety systems for AGL's growing grid-scale battery portfolio.
• Working directly with operational staff to ensure safety processes and systems are aligned.
• Proactively identifying and analysing trends, while providing solutions for health & safety outcomes across the operational teams and business units.
• Undertaking risk management activities including risk assessments, safety observations and application of risk management principles.
• Actively contribute to HSE and Local Operations leadership teams by sharing insights, offering solutions, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Experience developing and implementing safety management systems for generation assets.
• Experience within high-risk industry, with a preference for managing safety systems within the energy and generation industry.
• A confident approach to integrating contractor safety management systems into AGL's framework to ensure compliance.
• A positive approach to building relationships and influencing stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in auditing and risk management.
• Exposure to managing incident investigation for complex incidents involving high risk work
• Tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety Environment or other related business discipline; Diploma or above.

Applications close 25 June

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