HSE System Improvement & Reporting

This organisation sits at the heart of South Australia's electricity network, owning and operating transmission infrastructure that powers the state. With over half a billion dollars in annual revenue and a pipeline of major capital works reshaping how South Australia generates and moves energy, this is a business doing work that genuinely matters. The culture is collaborative and growth-oriented, with leadership that encourages accountability and innovation. Employees describe a workplace built on great people, flexible working arrangements, and a genuine commitment to the clean energy transition.

THE ROLE

HSE System Improvement and Reporting reports to the Manager HSE and sits within the Assurance division. This organisation is building its digital safety capability, using technology to identify and monitor critical controls across the business and capture real-time signals about whether those controls are available and effective. This role exists to own the data behind that work, improve the quality of it, and translate it into clear, compelling narratives for stakeholders up to Board and Executive level. It is fundamentally a data role, and the core skill is the ability to read, interpret and understand HSE data and turn it into meaningful action for the business. The systems environment is well established and in good shape, but there are areas ripe for simplification, smarter governance and genuine transformation. The focus is on cutting through complexity, bringing a clearer narrative to leadership about where attention is needed, and continuously raising the bar on how HSE data is used across the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the optimisation and integration of HSE management systems aligned to ISO 45001/14001 and critical control management principles
• Own HSE data governance frameworks including data ownership, quality, definitions and metrics
• Collect, validate and analyse HSE and risk data from multiple systems to identify trends, anomalies and data gaps
• Translate complex HSE data into clear, compelling narratives for non-technical leadership audiences including the Executive Management Team and Board
• Deliver recurring reporting packs, trend analysis and critical control verification reporting for Divisional Leadership Teams, EMT and Board
• Support the Head of Safety and Risk in preparing Board and EMT presentations and responding to governance queries
• Champion automation and AI-enabled ways of working across the HSE function
• Drive continuous improvement of reporting cadence, format and content in line with stakeholder needs and strategy maturity

THE ESSENTIALS

• Degree or Advanced Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Risk, Data, Engineering, Business Analytics or a related discipline
• Minimum five years in HSE systems, analytics, digital improvement or related roles in high-risk industries, though strong candidates who are earlier in their career but bring genuine data and AI capability will be considered
• Demonstrated experience building or improving data governance frameworks and digital HSE workflows
• Strong Power BI and Excel capability
• Experience with HSE management systems such as SAP EHS, Intelex or equivalent
• Solid understanding of HSE metrics including TRIFR, LTIFR, leading and lagging indicators, and assurance models including ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 31000
• Ability to prepare Board and executive level materials and communicate findings clearly to non-technical audiences
• Background in construction, electrical, heavy industry, utilities or mining strongly preferred

THE BENEFITS

• Five weeks annual leave
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Hybrid working, three days in the office and two days from home with flexible start times
• Pool vehicles for all site travel
• Discretionary performance payments
• Endorsed Work180 employer
• Union represented workplace with a strong recent employee engagement result

NEXT STEPS

Apply with your current CV and a brief note on your background. Applications are reviewed as received. Alternatively, call direct for a confidential discussion.
James German | 0481 606 899 | james.german@zenergygroup.com.au