Senior Whs Risk Specialist

vor 4 Wochen

Perth, Österreich Western Power WA Vollzeit

Health, Safety & Environment (Mining, Resources & Energy)

Full time

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Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There's never been a better time to join the energy industry At Western Power we're working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we're looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior WHS Risk Specialist at our Perth CBD office, for a 12-month Maximum Term basis.

About this role

As the Senior WHS Risk Specialist you will be required to provide strategic advice for the effective management of work health and safety risk management across Western Power, including consultation with Heads of Function, Area Managers and Function groups to establish and review key work health and safety risk exposures. Provide strategic direction, subject matter expertise and advice in relation to the development and ongoing management of Western Power's work health and safety risk management programs.

  • Provide subject matter expertise, advice, and guidance to senior executive and management teams in relation to work health and safety risk exposures and appropriate management mitigation strategies.
  • Provide advice and guidance to senior executive and management teams in relation to management of work health and safety performance.
  • Lead the implementation and ongoing review of risk management programs and associated processes.
  • Provide strategic advice and guidance and support to relevant areas to ensure effective management of work health and safety risk.
  • Contribute to successful outcomes in relation to projects where SEQT provides a supporting role.
  • Support and assist the business in the development and implementation of work health and safety risk management initiatives, as required.
  • Monitor and report on critical work health and safety risks that impact on Western Power to ensure continual improvement of work health and safety performance.
  • Liaison with key internal stakeholders to develop appropriate risk treatment strategies.
  • Formulate direction and strategy to identify, manage and mitigate Western Power's work health and safety risk exposures.


About you

We're seeking someone from within our workforce with experience and attributes that include:

  • Tertiary level qualification in Safety, Risk, or other relevant discipline
  • Extensive experience in the provision of strategic advice and guidance to senior management on work health and safety risk and related issues.
  • Extensive experience in the provision of work health and safety risk advice and management of change.
  • Experience in developing and delivering risk management studies including facilitation.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Work, Health and Safety legislation.
  • Excellent communication skills, ability to think creatively and influence stakeholder, take initiative, plan, and execute complex projects.

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

  • Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
  • Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
  • Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
  • An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
  • Access to five Employee Network Groups - First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability - which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
  • The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
  • Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Please note that final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background & Assessment Checks. This includes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

Applications close on (31/05/2024).

Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply' button.

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry

At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We’re committed to fostering diversity in all forms, including race, age, language, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and background. We provide inclusive and innovative workplaces for our people to thrive, making our workforce stronger, smarter, kinder, and more creative.

If you’re seeking a new opportunity that will challenge you to think bigger and imagine more, join us as we create an exciting new energy future for communities across Western Australia.

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry

At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We’re committed to fostering diversity in all forms, including race, age, language, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and background. We provide inclusive and innovative workplaces for our people to thrive, making our workforce stronger, smarter, kinder, and more creative.

If you’re seeking a new opportunity that will challenge you to think bigger and imagine more, join us as we create an exciting new energy future for communities across Western Australia.

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