SHEQ Compliance Officer - Transmission
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About the Role
Ventia is hiring a SHEQ Compliance Officer for HV Transmission Construction projects in Australia. This site-based role involves conducting inspections, audits, and ensuring compliance with SHEQ standards.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with SHEQ standards, HV safety requirements and high risk work controls
- Monitor and enforce adherence to permits, SWMS/JSA and approved work practices, intervening where required
- Support health, wellbeing and environmental compliance, including fatigue management and hazard controls
- Lead or support incident investigations, ensuring timely reporting and effective corrective actions
- Maintain SHEQ records, complete audits and track performance metrics
- Engage and mentor crews, supervisors and subcontractors to drive safe behaviours and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS (minimum)
- Environmental or Quality qualifications (desirable)
- ICAM / TapRoot investigation training (preferred)
- Experience in HV transmission or major infrastructure construction
- Proven track record in field based SHEQ roles
- Experience working with subcontractors and site teams
- Knowledge of WHS and environmental legislation and standards
- Knowledge of risk management and quality assurance processes
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About The Role
- This is a site based position (4–5 days per week) embedded in active HV transmission construction projects. You’ll work closely with crews, supervisors, subcontractors and project teams to ensure all activities meet Ventia’s high standards for Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ).
- Your focus will be on proactive compliance, risk mitigation and strengthening a positive safety culture across all work fronts.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with SHEQ standards, HV safety requirements and high risk work controls
- Monitor and enforce adherence to permits, SWMS/JSA and approved work practices, intervening where required
- Support health, wellbeing and environmental compliance, including fatigue management and hazard controls
- Lead or support incident investigations, ensuring timely reporting and effective corrective actions
- Maintain SHEQ records, complete audits and track performance metrics
- Engage and mentor crews, supervisors and subcontractors to drive safe behaviours and continuous improvement
Experience & Qualifications
- Certificate IV or Diploma in WHS (minimum)
- Environmental or Quality qualifications (desirable)
- ICAM / TapRoot investigation training (preferred)
- Experience in HV transmission or major infrastructure construction
- Proven track record in field based SHEQ roles
- Experience working with subcontractors and site teams
Technical Knowledge
- HV transmission construction (towers, stringing, substations)
- WHS and environmental legislation and standards
- Risk management and quality assurance processes
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on critical energy infrastructure projects
- Strong, values driven safety culture
- Career growth within a national Energy & Renewables team
- Competitive salary and benefits
About Ventia
- Ventia is a leading services provider that maintains, operates, and manages essential infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand with more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors.
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