HSE Manager - 12 month FTC

Aula Energy; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave (up to 20 weeks)

Volunteer leave

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Aula Energy is seeking an experienced HSE professional to strengthen health, safety and environmental outcomes across its renewable energy projects in Australia. This 12-month fixed-term contract involves collaboration with development, construction and operations teams, plus external contractors.

You will implement HSE systems, provide practical risk-based advice, conduct inspections and audits, and lead risk assessments and investigations to drive safe, compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated HSE experience within renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, construction or similar project-based environments.
• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems, risk management, incident management, audits and assurance.
• Experience working across contractor and subcontractor environments with credible HSE governance.
• Ability to translate HSE requirements into practical actions and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain and improve HSE systems, procedures, tools and reporting.
• Provide practical, risk-based HSE advice across development, construction and operations.
• Partner with project teams and contractors to identify and manage HSE risks.
• Undertake inspections, audits and assurance activities including action tracking.
• Support contractor HSE management through tender reviews and performance monitoring.
• Facilitate risk assessments, incident investigations and emergency preparedness.
• Monitor environmental obligations and contribute to improvement initiatives.
• Promote positive HSE behaviours through site engagement and learning initiatives.
• Contribute to HSE planning and sharing lessons learned across the business.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Risk assessment

Audits & assurance

Contractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Health and Safety qualification

Tools

HSE management system

Job description

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Aula Energy is building a portfolio of solar, wind and battery assets that will power the clean energy future.

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Aula Energy is building a portfolio of solar, wind and battery assets that will power the clean energy future.

As our portfolio grows across development, construction and operations, we are looking for an experienced HSE professional to strengthen the practical delivery of health, safety and environmental outcomes across our business and projects.

This is a broad, hands-on HSE role working across projects, assets, contractors and corporate systems. You will bring practical judgement, credible advice and strong assurance capability to help our teams identify and manage risk, meet their obligations and continuously improve how we work.

Reporting to the Head of Health, Safety and Environment, you will work closely with our development, delivery, technical and operations teams, as well as contractors and delivery partners, to help ensure our projects and assets are delivered safely, responsibly and to a high standard.

What You’ll Do

• Implement, maintain and continuously improve HSE systems, procedures, tools and reporting.
• Provide practical, risk-based HSE advice across development, construction and operational activities.
• Partner with project teams and contractors to identify, assess and effectively manage HSE risks.
• Undertake inspections, audits and assurance activities, including action tracking, close-out and HSE reporting.
• Support effective contractor HSE management through tender reviews, contractor forums, assurance activities and performance monitoring.
• Facilitate risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions and emergency preparedness activities.
• Monitor environmental obligations and risks, and contribute to effective management and improvement initiatives.
• Promote positive HSE behaviours through site engagement, toolbox activities, communications and learning initiatives.
• Contribute to HSE planning and continuous improvement, including sharing lessons learned and applying relevant industry insights across the business.

What You Bring

• Demonstrated HSE experience within renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, construction or a similar project-based environment.
• Strong working knowledge of HSE management systems, risk management, incident management, audits and assurance.
• Experience working across contractor and subcontractor environments, with a sound understanding of contractor HSE management and assurance.
• Strong practical judgement and the ability to identify issues, assess risk and provide clear, pragmatic advice.
• A practical, collaborative approach, with the credibility and confidence to engage and influence employees, contractors, project leaders and other stakeholders.
• The ability to work autonomously, navigate competing priorities and operate effectively across project, site and office environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate HSE requirements into practical actions and outcomes.
• A relevant qualification in Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Science, Engineering or a related discipline.

What We Offer

Join a dynamic, collaborative team making a real difference in Australia's energy transition - and play a role in shaping the people, culture, and capability that will drive our future.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Wellbeing and service bonus leave
• Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer leave
• Range of benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Aula Energy is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and in working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know when applying.

Aula Energy is a new Australian headquartered renewable energy business. We're dedicated to developing, building and operating onshore renewable energy projects across Australia with ambition to expand into New Zealand. Established by Macquarie in 2023, we bring together a proud Australian heritage, a specialist team with decades of experience in onshore renewables and a shared mission to provide energy for the future.

We believe that together we can be greater than the sum of our parts. And that its through partnership that we can have the most impact. That's why we prioritise long-term relationships and collaboration in the development of our projects. Together, we can help bring about meaningful change for the people who live and work in our communities.