Industries
From established energy businesses to new renewable projects, the sector needs safety and environmental people who can keep pace with change. We recruit health, safety, environment, and sustainability professionals across energy and renewables.
Roles we recruit
HSE Advisor
Environmental Advisor
Sustainability Advisor
HSE Systems Advisor
Project HSE Manager
Head of HSE
Specialisms we recruit in
Some of the roles we’re recruiting in this space.
How we work
We take the time to understand your business, the role, and what you’re looking for before starting a search. From there, we identify and assess suitable candidates, keeping you informed and offering advice throughout the process.
Thinking about a hire? We’d be happy to talk it through.
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What safety work looks like in energy and renewables
Energy covers generation, transmission, and storage, from established gas and coal-fired assets to solar and wind farms, battery storage, and the transmission lines that connect them. Safety work spans electrical and high voltage risk, lifting and work at height, remote and regional sites, and contractor management through construction and commissioning. Environmental and sustainability work is a large part of the picture too, from approvals, biodiversity, and community consultation through to emissions reporting.
The roles we recruit
The roles cover project, operations, and corporate teams, including:
HSE Advisor
Environmental Advisor
Sustainability Advisor
HSE Systems Advisor
Project HSE Manager
Head of HSE
What good looks like in a hire
Experience in a similar setting counts for a lot, whether that’s major project construction, high voltage operations, or operating plant. A Diploma in WHS or a relevant degree is common, along with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 experience for systems roles. For renewable projects, employers value people who’ve worked through construction into operation and understand how risk changes along the way. Environmental and sustainability advisors need to work closely with approvals teams and local communities, and senior HSE leaders need to set consistent standards across contractors who may each bring their own system.
The market in Australia
The shift to renewable energy is bringing a large pipeline of solar, wind, battery, and transmission projects, many of them in regional areas, as AEMO’s Integrated System Plan sets out. That pipeline draws on the same experienced HSE and environmental people as construction and infrastructure, so good candidates are often weighing up more than one opportunity, and regional locations can add to the challenge. It helps to be clear early about rosters, location, and how long the role will run.
If you’re recruiting for an energy business or project, Submit a vacancy and we’ll be in touch within one business day, and if you’re looking for energy safety jobs, our current opportunities are a good place to start.
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