Senior Safety Advisory Partner

Western Power; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness leave days

Up to four weeks of additional leave

Salary packaging & discounted health/g

Gym membership

Job summary

Western Power seeks a Senior Safety Advisory Partner to provide subject matter expertise and support to operational teams, developing and improving workplace health and safety systems. You will ensure compliance with legislation, promote a proactive safety culture, and guide across teams to reduce risk and enhance wellbeing.

Role focuses on coaching leaders, conducting inspections, leading investigations, and developing risk management frameworks.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in OHS.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• 8+ years as a safety generalist in a regulatory/operational setting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to embed safety; drive ownership of safety outcomes.
• Lead workplace inspections and line 1 audit; identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead incident investigations; determine root causes and implement recommendations.
• Support hazard identification, risk assessment and safety procedures.
• Coordinate safety inductions and training for staff and contractors.
• Participate in safety committee meetings and foster continuous improvement.
• Maintain knowledge of legislation and translate requirements into actionable guidance.
• Translate complex safety concepts for leadership and frontline teams.

Skills

Safety leadership

Clear communication

Education

Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Graduate Diploma/Bachelor in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Senior Safety Advisory Partner – Permanent – Perth CBD

The Senior Safety Advisory Partner will provide subject matter expert guidance and support to operational teams and supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of workplace health and safety systems. This role ensures compliance with relevant legislation, promotes a proactive safety culture, and provides guidance across operational teams to reduce risk and enhance wellbeing.

Your Role in Action

• Partner with and coach operational leaders to embed safety into daily practices. Fostering ownership of safety outcomes and promoting proactive engagement over reliance on oversight.
• Conduct and support workplace inspections and line 1 audit, providing expert insights and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and facilitate incident investigations as assigned by the Team Leader, determining root causes and developing tailored, practical recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Support and guide hazard identification and risk assessment processes, ensuring quality and consistency across assigned areas and contributing to the development of robust safety procedures and risk management frameworks.
• Coordinate and support safety inductions and training programs for staff and contractors, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and safety standards.
• Actively participate in safety committee meetings, contributing expertise and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, compliance obligations, and industry best practices, translating regulatory requirements into actionable guidance.
• Translate complex safety concepts into clear, actionable insights for both leadership and frontline teams, building trust and fostering a shared understanding of safety priorities.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Minimum of Diploma, Graduate Diploma/Bachelor qualification in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Strong concise communication and report writing, and presentation skills. Able to translate safety messages to suit audience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience as a safety generalist in a similar regulatory and operational environment with at a minimum of 8 years’ experience.
• Advanced ability to communicate and engage competently to both middle managers and frontline staff.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to meet strict deadlines.
• Willingness to travel for work to various locations in which Western Power operates.
• Ability to prioritise work and critically assess own performance.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. Y ou will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• An award- winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy t hree wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Pert h office and South Metro Depot , perfect for cyclists.
• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.
• 22 weeks paid parental leaveand 5 days of First Nations cultural leaveto support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 23 November 2026

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities.As a WORK180 -endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.