SH&E Business Partner - Hybrid (Sydney/Melbourne)

AECO; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Job-sharing

Up to 6 weeks annual leave

Public holiday swap

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E) Business Partner based in Sydney or Melbourne to support leaders and their teams across office and field environments on complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure and consulting projects.

You will act as a trusted advisor, partnering with leaders to build a proactive SH&E culture, and translate strategy into practical outcomes while collaborating across our Australia-New Zealand (ANZ) network.

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 certifications 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.
• Collegiately 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 and being a part of the ANZ SHE Team network.

Skills

SH&E collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Auditing

Incident investigation

Education

Tertiary qualification in OH&S/Environmental Science

NEBOSH or equivalent qualification

Tools

Lead Auditor certification

ICAM Investigator certification

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E) Business Partner based in Sydney or Melbourne to support leaders and their teams across office and field environments on complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure and consulting projects.

You will act as a trusted advisor, partnering with leaders to build a proactive SH&E culture, and translate strategy into practical outcomes while collaborating across our Australia-New Zealand (ANZ) network.