Senior Health & Safety Manager

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.

Job Description

Benefits

Career growth through mentoring and development pathways

Flexible hours plus study and volunteer leave options

Salary packaging and novated vehicle leasing benefits

About the Opportunity

This role leads the strategic development and implementation of health and safety programs across multiple projects nationally. Reporting to the Regional Health & Safety Manager, you will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, oversee high-level risk assessments, and guide safety audits across the business. You will build a strong safety-first culture, lead complex incident investigations, and report directly to executive management on performance and continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

Set strategy and direction for enterprise-wide safety programs

Lead risk management and mitigation across the organisation

Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and industry standards

Drive safety culture through coaching and stakeholder engagement

Lead complex incident investigations and corrective actions

Manage and develop health and safety teams

Report performance metrics and governance to executive teams

Required Skills and Competencies

Degree in OHS, Environmental Science, Engineering or related

Advanced WHS qualification (Advanced Diploma or postgraduate)

Extensive experience managing multi-site safety operations

Strong track record leading incident investigations and audits

Current driver's licence for travel as required

What we offer

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

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.