Health and Safety Specialist

Veolia Environmental Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Fuel card

Yearly discretionary bonus

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services in Sydney is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to support personnel across multiple sites in the Sydney metropolitan area and Illawarra. You will assess risk, conduct audits, deliver safety training, and drive continuous improvement.

This role reports to the Head of Health & Safety Water and offers an autonomous, hands-on safety career with diverse site visits, a car allowance, and a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification or working to complete formal qualifications in Health and Safety or extensive industry experience in a similar position (minimum Diploma in WHS).
• Working knowledge and understanding of all relevant Health and Safety legislation including Chain of Responsibility.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and audits in accordance with the internal audit schedule.
• Assist with third party audits.
• Monitor the compliance of operations against company objects and targets, along with client and legislative requirements.
• Engage with the Operational team in developing, review and maintaining task based risk assessments.
• Conduct incident investigations.
• Facilitate periodic reviews of the site risk register.
• Deliver defined Health and Safety related training and other Health and Safety communications.
• Manage our risk management software for the allocated sites.

Skills

Audit & inspection

Training & engagement

Education

Diploma in WHS

Job description

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As a Health and Safety Specialist, you will support personnel across multiple sites in the Sydney metropolitan area and Illawarra. You will be tasked with maintaining safety excellence and maximising company safety performance through audit, evaluation, engagement, training, investigation and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety Water, you will provide health and safety compliance advice to the operational management of our sites across our advanced water treatment Facilities in Sydney and Illawarra.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to join a high-performing People & Safety team with a hands-on, proactive approach to safety and compliance.

What's on offer

Diverse role where you can travel to multiple sites

FDO (Flexible Day Off) - option to compress work hours throughout your week!

Attractive salary plus car allowance and fuel card

Eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus

A high degree of autonomy and diversity

Enjoy competitive industry benefits and career growth while maintaining work-life balance. No FIFO work!

Join our exciting Water business where you’ll gain exposure to our extraordinary water treatment plants

What you'll be responsible for

Conduct inspections and audits in accordance with the internal audit schedule

Assist with third party audits

Monitor the compliance of operations against company objects and targets, along with client and legislative requirements

Engage with the Operational team in developing, review and maintaining task based risk assessments

Conduct incident investigations

Facilitate periodic reviews of the site risk register

Deliver defined Health and Safety related training and other Health and Safety communications

Manage our risk management software for the allocated sites

What you'll need to be successful

Formal qualification or working to complete formal qualifications in Health and Safety or extensive industry experience in a similar position (minimum Diploma in WHS)

Working knowledge and understanding of all relevant Health and Safety legislation including Chain of Responsibility

Valid Driver’s Licence

Why Veolia?

Veolia ANZ values employees and their health and wellbeing. All of our employees are entitled to:

Employee share plan where employees have the opportunity to purchase discounted Veolia shares

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

You will also have access to corporate discounts, Fitness Passport, as well as eligibility to volunteer at one of Veolia's partnered volunteer organisations

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and a more sustainable world. Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.