Safety Supervisor

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; Chinchilla; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 weeks parental leave

Health & wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Veolia Water in Australia is seeking a Safety Supervisor to drive safety performance across our QGC Water Treatment Assets. You will implement HSSE systems, coordinate training and inductions, and conduct audits to keep teams safe every day.

This role requires formal OH&S qualifications or strong hands-on safety experience, with knowledge of Queensland HSSE laws and auditing practices. Join a global environmental leader committed to safe, sustainable operations.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in OH&S or significant hands-on experience in a comparable safety role.
• Knowledge of Queensland HSSE legislation and HSSE auditing practices.
• Demonstrated experience implementing safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of HSSE management systems across water treatment assets.
• Coordinate safety training, inductions, and audits to ensure compliance with legislative and contractual requirements.
• Analyse incidents, near misses, and hazards to drive corrective action programs.
• Manage injury support and return-to-work coordination.
• Advise management on HSSE issues and maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes.
• Provide supervision coverage across operations, environment, and maintenance areas as needed.
• Champion our Always Safe Charter values across the workplace.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

OH&S qualification

Job description

The Opportunity

Join Veolia Water as a Safety Supervisor and be the driving force behind our operational safety performance. We're looking for a passionate safety professional to champion our health, safety, and environmental standards across our QGC Water Treatment Assets. In this role, you'll implement best-practice HSSE systems, coordinate safety training and inductions, conduct audits, and ensure every team member goes home safe every day. If you're driven by integrity, thrive on continuous improvement, and want to work with a team committed to sustainable operations, this could be your next career move.

What's on offer

• Lead safety excellence with competitive pay & genuine career progression
• 14 weeks paid parental leave + comprehensive health & wellbeing support
• Grow your career with a global organisation that invests in your development

What you'll be responsible for

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of HSSE management systems across water treatment assets
• Coordinate safety training, inductions, and audits to ensure compliance with legislative and contractual requirements
• Analyse incidents, near misses, and hazards to drive corrective action programs
• Manage injury support and return-to-work coordination
• Advise management on HSSE issues and maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes
• Provide supervision coverage across operations, environment, and maintenance areas as needed
• Champion our Always Safe Charter values across the workplace

What you'll need to be successful

• Formal qualification in OH&S or significant hands-on experience in a comparable safety role
• Knowledge of Queensland HSSE legislation and HSSE auditing practices
• Demonstrated experience implementing safety management systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels

Why Veolia?

We're committed to developing a sustainable future, and we invest in our people to get there. You'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Inclusive workplace culture – we celebrate diversity and foster belonging for all
• Health and wellbeing programs supporting your physical and mental health
• Career progression within a global leader in environmental services
• Purpose driven work contributing to safe, quality water services

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

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 welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, people with Disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds