Health and Safety Advisor

Job description

About Veolia Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand. Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, committed to ecological transformation through sustainable water and waste management solutions. We're dedicated to delivering operational excellence while upholding the principles of Te Mana o Te Wai—respecting water as a taonga (treasure) for our communities and environment. The Opportunity We're seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join our pioneering team at New Zealand's first Thermal Hydrolysis Process (THP) Facility in Wellington. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of advanced sludge treatment operations while driving safety excellence. You'll be 80% field-based, providing front-line health and safety compliance support with a focus on process safety, risk management, and operational excellence. What you'll be responsible for Process Safety: Implement, monitor, and audit management systems to ensure adherence to safety protocols Integrate Permit to Work, LOTO, and High Risk Management Standards (HRMS) Steward critical control management systems and escalate deviations to the SMF Supervisor Support operational teams in applying appropriate tools to manage critical risks Compliance: Conduct inspections and audits in accordance with internal schedules Monitor operations against company, client, and legislative requirements Communicate and implement changes to legislation, regulations, and standards Finalise and communicate audit findings; coach operations to close out agreed actions Systems & Documentation: Support development and maintenance of site SHEQ management plans Develop JSEAs, Plant Risk Registers, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Plans Generate safety critical control points and monitor compliance Delivery: Implement injury prevention and wellbeing programs Deliver SHEQ-related training and communications Facilitate risk assessments and safe operating procedure development Build AlwaysSafe Culture through toolboxes, interactions, and hazard reporting Support safe installation and operation of new equipment Reporting & Analysis: Identify and report on high-risk factors Monitor SHEQ strategies and track effectiveness Produce quantitative and qualitative reports demonstrating improvement Maintain comprehensive records of inspections, findings, and audits Teamwork: Function as an effective member of the VANZ SHEQ team Maintain positive working relationships with management, employees, and external parties What you'll need to be successful Essential Qualifications & Experience: New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety (Level 4) or equivalent NZISM Practitioner Accreditation Industry experience in Process Safety, LOTO, and Management of Change (MOC) Experience implementing safety systems Working knowledge of all relevant Safety legislation Current Driver's License Desirable Qualifications: ICAM Lead Investigator Training Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessing First Aid Certificate Key Attributes: Safety-focused and respected within the workplace Excellent safety knowledge and technical skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Intermediate to advanced computer skills (Google Suite) Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capability Self-motivated with a positive, professional image Strong ability to prepare written documentation and reports Highly customer-service focused and team-oriented Solutions-focused and influential Excellent time management and planning skills What's on offer Competitive salary A great team focused working environment Opportunities for professional growth and development Stable employment with a reputable, world leading, 3 waters Network focused organisation Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community and keeps the cogs of society turning. Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support Why Veolia? At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you'll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world. If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia's ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now! THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa. Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.