Senior Workforce Specialist

We are seeking a Senior Workforce Specialist – Dangerous & Hazardous Goods, to lead the development and implementation of proactive Safety, Environment, Quality and Training programs, providing insight and raising awareness to topical risks in order to support the business in delivering great safety, health, environment and quality performance through effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders. 

Your Role in Action  

• Identification of hazards in operational work areas and effective communication of risk and controls with the operational teams
• Support and communicate transparently with operational team on industry best practice relating to Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substance management.
• Ensure collaboration across all business units, functions, and activities to ensure a consistent approach relating to Dangerous Goods management and adherence with regulatory compliance.
• Take a lead role in supporting the business to develop practical and fit for purpose solutions to address Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substance compliance issues. This will encompass workforce safety, health and environment hazards and risks associated with workforce activities.
• Drive improved Safety, Health and Environment outcomes and behavioural change though effective engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders across the business.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety, health and hygiene protocols specifically related to the handling, storage, and transportation of dangerous goods for Western Power

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• A seasoned professional with extensive experience and knowledge in Work, Health & Safety Operations and WHS Risk Management, for a large multi-disciplinary workforce ideally in a complex industrial or operation environment.
• Demonstrated experience in a role related to Dangerous Goods regulatory compliance and management.
• Strong communication, analytical and report writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability in strategy planning and operational safety and environmental strategy.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated success in building & maintaining strong working relationships at all levels of an organisation.
• Knowledge of safety, health and environment regulatory requirements.
• Previous experience working on policies, procedures and programs related to dangerous goods.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science or related discipline.

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: 

• 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, perfect for cyclists.

• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

Applications close on 29/01/2025.

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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