Senior HSE Advisor (Urban)

About us:

At CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 2 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.

We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we’re committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing. It’s why our people stick around, whether you live in the city or across regional and rural Victoria, we’re doing the work where it matters most - right in your own community.

As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand.

If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced safety focussed professional to join our HSE Operations Team as a Senior HSE Advisor in a full-time and permanent capacity.

The responsibilities of the role are to ultimately lead Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) performance activities for their work group area.

The role sets and delivers on the safety strategy and drives the HSE management system along with coaching, enabling and assisting leaders to champion health and safety. The role also facilitates the wider HSE team’s support within their work group to maintain a healthy and safe work environment in accordance with good industry practices, and ensure compliance with legislative requirements via the development, deployment and continuous improvement of the HSE management system and strategic improvement plan.

This role covers the Richmond, Brooklyn and Geelong regions and regular travel across these locations is required. A vehicle package is included.

What you’ll deliver:

• Lead, coach, and develop the HSE Advisor to build capability and performance.
• Lead the design, delivery and embedding of the HSE Management System, strategy, and key operational initiatives.
• Engage with operational, project and contractor stakeholders to manage HSE risks, assure compliance and foster a positive HSE culture.
• Positively influence, coach, and educate team members in HSE practices and processes.
• Identify, communicate, and implement strategies that will improve individual and team performance to ensure effective HSE outcomes are delivered via system improvement, effective engagement, and innovation.
• Analyse HSE performance and trends and recommend courses of action to reduce risk and improve HSE performance.
• Work together with the broader HSE team to develop strategy, improve programs and ensure effective and consistent implementation across the business.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on HSE system effectiveness and legislative compliance.
• Lead audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.

To succeed in this role you will have: 

• Demonstrated experience as an HSE professional within the energy industry (or other relevant industry, for example: utilities, construction, oil & gas, chemical processing, manufacturing).
• Track record of delivering HSE improvements and influencing diverse stakeholders.
• A technical background, including knowledge of OHS, Environment and duties of a PCBU through applicable legislation, acts, regulations, codes of practice and standards.
• Skilled in incident investigation, reporting, and system development.
• MS Excel and SAP skills would be advantageous.
• Exposure to HSE specific reporting & analytics software programs. 
• Tertiary qualification in Health and Safety and/or Environment – or similar
• ICAM investigation training (preferred).
• Current certifications in Working at Heights (WAH) and Confined Space Entry (CSE).

Your career with us:

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be. 

With an embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.  We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here for more information on how we create and support a diverse and equitable workplace. 

Understand how our benefits can support you. We offer a health and wellbeing subsidy (up to $600 per year), paid parental leave of up to 15 weeks for the primary carer, and more. 

What’s next?

If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us at careers@powercor.com.au.

Please submit your application via our Careers website by 30 November 2025. For the full Position Description, please reach out to Luke Castro from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au      

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and people living with disability.

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us.

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.