Senior WHS Risk Specialist

Western Power; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior WHS Risk Specialist in Bristol. This pivotal role involves providing strategic advice for managing work health and safety risks, overseeing initiatives, and expert communication with stakeholders. The qualified candidate will possess a relevant tertiary qualification and extensive experience in WHS risk management. Join us to foster career development and work-life balance while contributing to a cleaner energy future.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Discounted health insurance

Employee recognition programme

On-site café

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in providing strategic advice on health and safety risk.
• Proven experience managing safety on high-risk site-based operations.
• Knowledge of Work, Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of WHS risk management initiatives.
• Monitor and report on critical WHS risks.
• Liaison with stakeholders to develop risk treatment strategies.

Skills

Strategic advice and guidance

Risk management

Communication skills

Change management

Creative thinking

Stakeholder influence

Education

Tertiary level qualification in Safety, Risk, or relevant discipline

Job description

Senior WHS Risk Specialist – Permanent Full Time / Perth CBD Office

Provide strategic advice for the effective management of work health and safety risk management across Western Power, including consultation with Heads of Function, Area Managers and Function groups to establish and review key work health and safety risk exposures.

Provide strategic direction, subject matter expertise and advice in relation to the development and ongoing management of Western Power’s work health and safety risk management programs.

Your Role in Action

• Support and assist the business in the development and implementation of work health and safety risk management initiatives, as required.
• Monitor and report on critical work health and safety risks that impact on Western Power to ensure continual improvement of work health and safety performance.
• Liaison with key internal and external stakeholders to develop appropriate risk treatment strategies.
• Provide strategic advice for management of WHS risk across multiple business functions.
• Consult with Senior Leadership and operational staff to identify and review key health and safety risks.
• Offer subject matter expertise and strategic direction in the development and continuous improvement of WHS management programs.
• Guide and support both internal and external stakeholders in risk mitigation and WHS performance.
• Ensure effective WHS risk treatment strategies in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support and guidance in the review and assessment of Western Power’s suppliers safety practices including incident investigations, safety plans and related documentation and external assurance activities to align with Western Power’s SHE standards.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Tertiary level qualification in Safety, Risk, or other relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in the provision of strategic advice and guidance to senior management on work health and safety risk and related issues.
• Proven experience managing safety on high-risk site‑based operations.
• Strong background in leading and communicating during significant safety incidents, with the ability to engage effectively with workers at all levels to identify root causes and implement remediation strategies.
• Extensive experience in the provision of work health and safety risk advice and management of change.
• Experience in developing and delivering risk management studies, including facilitation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Work, Health and Safety legislation.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to think creatively and influence stakeholders, take initiative, plan, and execute complex projects.

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. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

Benefits

• 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 two wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end‑of‑trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
• On‑site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

Applications close on 8th August 2025

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities.