Operations Health & Safety Manager (Southern) at ACCIONA
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Aug, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 May, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

H&S Management, Contractors, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Mining, Gas, Legal Requirements, Power Generation

Industry

Other Industry

Description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.
Step into a key role as our new Health & Safety Manager and help shape a strong, proactive safety culture across four dynamic wind farm sites in Victoria and NSW. This newly created position offers the opportunity to make a real impact—working closely with our dedicated site teams, you’ll provide expert H&S guidance, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and implement consistent, high-quality safety practices across all locations. This role can be based in Melbourne or near one of our operational sites—Waubra, Mt Gellibrand, or Mortlake—offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

Job Description

  • Champion Safety Initiatives: Lead and promote safety initiatives, integrating H&S policies into daily operations.
  • Compliance: Ensure adherence to WHS laws, regulations, and corporate H&S frameworks.
  • Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and implement hazard controls for high-risk activities.
  • Training & Development: Develop and deliver H&S training programs for site teams and contractors.
  • Incident Management: Lead and support incident investigations, ensuring alignment with root cause analysis processes.
  • Audit Management: Plan and manage internal and external audits to confirm compliance.
  • Procedure Development: Develop and review H&S procedures and plans.
  • Performance Reporting: Track and report safety performance data, preparing internal and external reports.

Required Skills and Competencies

You’re a self-driven, solutions-oriented professional with a passion for renewable energy. You have a proven track record of H&S Management. Other requirements:

  • Extensive experience in HSE roles, including liaising with State regulators.
  • Degree or relevant industry experience in a power generation, manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, or other heavy industrial sectors.
  • Comprehensive understanding of WHS legal requirements.
  • Demonstrated capacity to influence positive outcomes with team members, stakeholders, contractors, and regulators.
  • Willingness to travel as required and obtain necessary certifications

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition

Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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