Safety Advisory Partner

Overview

Lead safety initiatives, coaching, and compliance for construction & contractor work.

Key Responsibilities

• site inspections
• risk mitigation
• safety audits
• toolbox talks
• contractor management
• safety coaching

Tasks

This role plays a key part in fostering a positive shift in safety maturity and culture through proactive engagement and influential leadership, while maintaining a strong emphasis on contractor safety management, supporting construction-related activities, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. As a front-facing safety leader, you will actively facilitate, support, and provide informed, expert guidance across the business to ensure all work is carried out in alignment with legislative requirements, company policies, and industry best practices. Through extensive coaching and mentoring, you will help build capability across the workforce, driving continuous improvement and embedding safety as a core value in everything we do. -Translate complex safety and technical information into clear, practical guidance that supports safe decision-making on-site. -Conduct site inspections and audits with a sharp eye for hazard identification, risk mitigation, and opportunities for continuous improvement. -Communicate effectively across all levels of the business, from frontline personnel to middle management, building strong relationships and shared accountability for safety. -Engage confidently with work teams and contractors by leading safety initiatives, toolbox talks, pre-starts, and induction programs that foster a proactive safety culture. -Collaborate closely with contractors in client-based environments to ensure alignment with safety standards and best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years
• safety regs
• hse degree
• icam certified
• driver licence
• white card

What You Bring

Due to continued industry and business growth, we are seeking a dedicated and skilled Safety Advisory Partner to join our Safety, Health & Environment function, based at our Perth CBD offices on a permanent full-time basis. -Over five years’ experience with strong knowledge of safety, health, and environmental regulations, ideally gained within high-risk or construction environments. -Tertiary qualification in Health & Safety, Environment, or a related discipline — or equivalent demonstrated experience in a high-risk industry. -Willing and flexible to travel to various Western Power locations and participate in an on-call availability roster as required. -Work independently with a strong sense of initiative, delivering high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines. -Holds a valid WA Driver’s Licence (Class ‘C’ or ‘C-A’) and Construction White Card. -Demonstrate excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with a continuous focus on improvement and personal effectiveness. -ICAM-certified, with proven experience leading incident investigations and delivering practical, preventative recommendations that drive safer outcomes.

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Benefits

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. -Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. -Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression. -An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. -Flexible work arrangements to support working hours and working from home arrangements. -Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists. -In addition to standard leave, enjoy two wellness leave days each year. -The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. -On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

About Western Power

-Focus on modernizing infrastructure with smart grid technology to enhance reliability and reduce outages. -Key role in connecting renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, to promote cleaner energy solutions. -Typical projects include construction and maintenance of substations, distribution lines, and cutting-edge technology integration. -Noteworthy projects involve automated fault detection systems and grid resilience initiatives for extreme weather events.

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