Senior HSE Business PartnerHybrid

About Us

Jemena is an Australian energy company who own and operate more than $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day. 

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group’s over 3000 team members, consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve. 

About the Opportunity:

We are in search of an experienced Senior HSE Business Partner to join our team, collaborating and supporting our Zinfra operational teams to deliver exceptional HSE solutions in line with our strategy.

You will build partnerships with dedicated internal clients, serving as their primary point of contact, and implement company policies, programs, and initiatives for continuous improvement in H&S risk management and visible safety guidance.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Foster a proactive HSE culture with accountability, ownership, awareness, and guidance.
• Coordinate and implement HSE projects and initiatives within business areas.
• Provide timely professional advice, coaching, and support on HSE policies and issues.
• Assist with interpreting and adopting HSE legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor managers to promote a positive and resilient safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and management systems.
• Engage with the team persistently to manage safety, accepting incremental progress.
• Be present and visible, building strong relationships and contributing to the team dynamic.

About You:

Ideally, you'll bring the capability to tactfully navigate complex situations, a collaborative team spirit, exceptional communication, and proficiency in coordinating tasks for a cohesive team dynamic. Moreover, your dedication to proactive troubleshooting and maintaining excellent professional standards will be paramount.

Experience in the electrical industry or a civil works background on blue-collar sites would be beneficial for effectively managing demanding customer requirements, ensuring safety team compliance, and fostering positive customer relationships.

You will also bring:

• Demonstrated experience in large, high-risk industrial organizations, preferably in utilities, services, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Proficiency in implementing risk-based HSE systems and assurance programs, mentoring managers, and empowering teams.
• Ability to engage and influence key stakeholders to embed a mature safety culture.
• Tertiary or Diploma-level qualifications in Training, Health & Safety, or related fields preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Australian HSE legislative frameworks, including incident investigation and root cause assessment.
• ICAM (Incident Cause Analysis Method) training or qualifications.
• Exceptional risk management skills, including AS4801 familiarity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for clear, concise, and accurate HSE reporting.
• Proven guidance in incident investigations and root cause assessment.
• Experience in a unionized environment or heavy industry background is desirable.

Why you should come and work for us 

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process. 

Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry. 

We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we are part of. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities. At Jemena, you belong. 

Recruitment Process 

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.