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Utilities keep essential services running, and their safety and environmental responsibilities are just as essential. We recruit health, safety, and environment professionals for water, gas, and electricity network businesses.
Roles we recruit
HSE Advisor
Environmental Advisor
Critical Risk Advisor
Health and Safety Business Partner
HSE Systems Advisor
HSE Manager
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.
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What safety work looks like in utilities and water
Utilities run the networks people rely on every day: water and wastewater, gas, and electricity. Safety work here centres on critical risks such as electrical work, confined spaces, excavation near live services, work at height, and traffic management on public roads, often with field crews spread across a wide area. Environmental work is just as important, from discharge and licence conditions to protecting waterways, and many utilities rely on contractors for maintenance and capital works.
The roles we recruit
We recruit across field, project, and corporate teams, including:
HSE Advisor
Environmental Advisor
Critical Risk Advisor
Health and Safety Business Partner
HSE Systems Advisor
HSE Manager
What good looks like in a hire
Employers often look for experience in a utility or a similar network business, because the risks and regulatory settings are particular to the sector. A Diploma in WHS or a relevant degree is common at advisor level and above, with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 experience valued for systems roles. Critical risk advisors need a practical grasp of controls and how to verify them, and the confidence to work with field crews and operations leaders. For business partners and managers, consultation and influence matter as much as technical knowledge.
The market in Australia
Many utilities, particularly water businesses, are government owned or closely regulated, so roles often come with stable, long-term work and a strong focus on community and environmental outcomes. Investment in water security and network upgrades keeps project work steady, and people with utility experience are often approached by other network businesses, which can make them harder to find. Candidates from construction, infrastructure, or energy can transfer well, particularly into project roles.
If you’re recruiting for a water or network business, Submit a vacancy and we’ll be in touch within one business day, and if you’re looking for HSE or environmental work in utilities or the water industry, take a look at our current opportunities.
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