SH&E Business Partner — Flexible, Impactful Leadership

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Up to 6 weeks extra annual leave

Professional development & study leave

Job summary

AECOM Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced SH&E partner to embed health and safety into project planning and delivery across the ANZ region.

You will partner with leaders to drive a proactive SH&E culture, provide pragmatic business-focused advice, and advance risk management initiatives in complex environments. This role emphasizes collaboration, psychosocial risk initiatives, and continuous improvement across engineering and professional services.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or a related discipline, plus a recognised NEBOSH or equivalent professional qualification
• Lead Auditor and ICAM Investigator certified, with demonstrated incident investigation and auditing capability focused on actionable outcomes
• Significant experience in a senior SHE business partnering role within engineering, infrastructure or professional services
• Proven track record in developing and sustainably implementing health, safety and environmental procedures and initiatives
• Strong understanding of SH&E risk management principles and their practical application in complex environments

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to drive a proactive SH&E culture and provide pragmatic, commercially savvy advice.
• Collaborate to develop, consult and implement SH&E programs and initiatives, embedding them into project planning and delivery.
• Lead risk management activities relevant to business lines, including audit and assurance programs, and support incident investigations to identify continuous improvements opportunities.
• Monitor performance trends and convert insights into actionable plans for continuous improvement.
• Champion psychosocial risk management and mental health initiatives, building strong relationships within the ANZ SHE Team network.

Skills

SH&E leadership

Risk management

Audit & incident investigation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor-level qualification in OH&S or Environmental Science plus NEBOSH

Job description

AECOM Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced SH&E partner to embed health and safety into project planning and delivery across the ANZ region.

You will partner with leaders to drive a proactive SH&E culture, provide pragmatic business-focused advice, and advance risk management initiatives in complex environments. This role emphasizes collaboration, psychosocial risk initiatives, and continuous improvement across engineering and professional services.