Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environment (HSWE) Management System Specialist

Telstra Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related pay

Learning programs access

Global presence in 22 countries

Bought annual leave scheme

Telstra day off

30% off Telstra products and services

Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile)

Job summary

Telstra is seeking an experienced HSWE Management System Specialist to own and advance the HSWE Management System across governance, risk and assurance. You will translate complex regulatory obligations into practical, auditable standards and documentation, while driving continuous improvement and stakeholder collaboration across the organization.

In this role you will manage governance, document control and implementation support, ensuring alignment with Telstra’s operating model and enterprise

Qualifications

• Strong background in Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environment (HSWE) within a complex enterprise.
• Ability to translate regulatory obligations into practical HSWE requirements.
• Experience with standards, procedures, governance and documentation management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and continuously improve HSWE Management System standards and documentation.
• Translate legal obligations and risk insights into practical HSWE requirements.
• Lead governance and assurance activities to maintain auditable processes and maturity.

Skills

HSWE governance

Risk & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation control

Regulatory translation

ISO management systems

Governance frameworks

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or professional certification in WHS/Environment/Risk

Job description

Job Summary

Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 19 Nov 2026 11:59pm Job Title Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environment (HSWE) Management System Specialist Job Summary Job Description

Who We Are

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network. This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritizes wellbeing and choice.

About the Role

As the Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environment (HSWE) Management System Specialist, you play a specialist role in developing, maintaining and continuously improving Telstra’s HSWE Management System. Reporting to Risk Governance Systems and Assurance Principal, you take ownership of key management system artefacts and help ensure HSWE standards, procedures, frameworks and supporting documentation are clear, current, practical, risk-based and aligned to Telstra’s governance and operating environment. You bring sound judgement, strong stakeholder engagement and technical depth to translate regulatory obligations, enterprise risk requirements, assurance insights and business feedback into practical and well-controlled HSWE requirements that help our people and partners work safely, responsibly and sustainably.

What We Offer

• Performance-related pay
• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
• Global presence across 22 countries
• Purchased annual leave scheme
• Additional Telstra day off
• Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
• Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

What You’ll Do

• HSWE Management System standards, procedures and documentation
• Own the development, review, maintenance and improvement of assigned priority HSWE Management System standards, procedures, frameworks, guidance materials, templates and supporting documentation.
• Interpret and translate legal obligations, enterprise risk requirements, assurance findings, incidents, audit outcomes and stakeholder feedback into practical, well-controlled HSWE requirements.
• Apply specialist judgement to ensure documents are clear, accessible, current, risk-based and aligned to Telstra’s operating model, governance framework and enterprise standards.
• Maintain disciplined document control, including version history, review cycles, approval pathways, publication readiness and records of change.
• Governance, assurance and continuous improvement
• Apply management system governance and contribute to governance improvement so documents are developed, reviewed, approved, implemented and retired through clear and auditable processes.
• Analyse assurance insights, risk data, audit findings, legal changes and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities to simplify, strengthen and improve HSWE requirements.
• Maintain evidence of document effectiveness, implementation outcomes, review decisions and continual improvement actions to support assurance and management system maturity.
• Identify, assess and elevate material gaps, risks, inconsistencies, dependencies and decisions required to keep the HSWE Management System effective and trusted.
• Stakeholder engagement and adoption
• Influence and partner with HSWE, SSW, legal, risk, assurance, technology, operational and functional stakeholders to understand needs, test practicality and align requirements.
• Lead consultation and review activity for assigned documents, balancing compliance, risk control, operational usability and enterprise consistency.
• Provide trusted, practical advice on HSWE Management System obligations, document intent, implementation expectations, governance requirements and improvement options.
• Lead rollout and adoption activities for assigned requirements through guidance, communication inputs, briefings and implementation support.

About You

You will bring the following skills and experiences to be successful in the role:

• Strong experience in HSWE, risk, compliance, assurance, governance or management system roles within a complex enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated ownership of standards, procedures, frameworks, guidance materials or controlled business documentation from development through review, approval and implementation.
• Strong understanding of HSWE legislative, regulatory, risk, assurance and management system principles, with the ability to apply them pragmatically in complex operational settings.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation, writing, communication, problem-solving and requirements translation skills, including confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously, influence outcomes and deliver quality outcomes in a regulated, risk-sensitive environment.
• Highly desirable qualification(s) Relevant tertiary qualification or professional certification in work health and safety, environment, risk, governance, audit, compliance or a related discipline.
• Experience with ISO-aligned management systems, critical risk management, control assurance or enterprise governance frameworks.
• Experience working with technology, reporting or data teams to embed management system requirements into tools, workflows and reporting processes.
• Experience supporting HSWE Management System transformation, simplification, maturity uplift or document harmonisation programs.

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated.

We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work.

We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

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We’re an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most. We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Disability and Accessibility inbox. [e-mail]. In a business as big and diverse as ours, there’s a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore.

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