Health and Safety Manager, Transmission

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ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Benefits

Job Description

  • Part of the National Transmission Team
  • Income protection
  • Annual salary review and discretionary bonus
  • Advance your career with tailored development programs
  • Be part of a global leader driving sustainable infrastructure

About The Project

ACCIONA is delivering critical transmission infrastructure to connect renewable energy projects to the national grid. Our National Transmission Team manages high-voltage transmission lines, substations, and grid connection works across multiple states. These projects are essential to strengthening Australia’s energy network and enabling the transition to clean energy.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a Health and Safety Manager – Transmission to join ACCIONA Mechanical and Electrical’s National Transmission Team. This national role will lead health and safety strategies across high-voltage transmission projects, including overhead lines and substations. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and contractors to embed a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with WHS legislation and standards.

Key Accountabilities

  • Lead health and safety planning for transmission projects
  • Flexibility to travel and work onsite is essential
  • Drive compliance with WHS legislation and ACCIONA standards
  • Conduct audits and risk assessments across project sites
  • Provide expert advice to project teams and stakeholders
  • Develop and implement safety improvement initiatives
  • Champion a proactive safety culture across all activities

Required Skills And Competencies

  • Tertiary qualification in WHS or related discipline
  • Proven experience in health and safety for major projects
  • Knowledge of transmission or high-voltage environments
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Ability to travel and work onsite nationally

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.