Senior HSE Lead – Renewable Energy & BESS

Zenergy Group; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenergy Group, in partnership with an established renewable energy contractor, seeks an experienced HSE Manager for a major utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System project in regional New South Wales.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will drive the development and delivery of HSE requirements across construction, commissioning and handover, leading field teams, subcontractors and client representatives to maintain safety standards and environmental controls on site.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Work Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Site-based HSE Manager experience on major construction or EPC projects.
• Experience with utility-scale BESS, solar, substations, or transmission projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NSW WHS legislation and environmental compliance.
• Proven incident investigations, audits, and emergency response capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Construction White Card, Australian driver's license, and first aid.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide field-based HSE leadership across construction and commissioning.
• Implement and maintain HSE management systems and safety plans.
• Lead inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Oversee high-risk activities such as mobile plant, working at heights, HV works.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, client reps, and regulators on HSE matters.
• Maintain HSE reporting, registers, and compliance documents.

Skills

HSE Management

Construction Safety

Incident Investigation

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Audits & Inspections

Emergency Response

Education

Diploma in Work Health and Safety

Tools

Safety Management Systems

Job description

Zenergy Group, in partnership with an established renewable energy contractor, seeks an experienced HSE Manager for a major utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System project in regional New South Wales.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will drive the development and delivery of HSE requirements across construction, commissioning and handover, leading field teams, subcontractors and client representatives to maintain safety standards and environmental controls on site.