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About Us 

SA Power Networks has embarked on a comprehensive review of its operational model to ensure the organisation is well-positioned for future growth and success. This transformation is driven by our commitment to adapting to the evolving energy landscape, enhancing customer outcomes, and improving efficiency across all functions. We are redefining roles and resetting the organization for long-term success and creating a stronger foundation to deliver on our strategic priorities through 2035.  
 
This exciting period of change will allow us to better serve our customers, collaborate more effectively, and ensure our organisation is agile and prepared for the future. As part of this transformation, we are recruiting multiple new roles designed to support our evolving structure, creating opportunities for forward-thinking individuals to contribute to shaping our future.  

In People & Culture, we have reset our operating model with the future in mind. We are committed to investing in new ways of working and continuously seeking opportunities to enhance our services, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our business. We have an ambitious agenda over the next 5 years to innovate, design and drive the strategies which will enable an aligned, capable, and connected workforce, focused on safely delivering the right outcomes for our customers and communities.

About the Opportunity 

As a Safety Advisor at SA Power Networks, you will be based in Adelaide where you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of employees, contractors, and the broader community. The Safety Advisor provides expert safety advice and support across the organisation, working closely with leaders, employees, and subject matter experts. Your efforts will be focused on promoting a culture of proactive safety, reducing workplace risks, and ensuring compliance with relevant WHS legislation and self-insurance requirements. 

You will be responsible for implementing safety action plans, monitoring compliance, and conducting safety investigations. By offering strategic advice to managers and workers, you’ll contribute to the development of a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with safety management systems. Your involvement will extend to managing injuries, assisting with workers' compensation processes, and supporting wellbeing initiatives across the business. 

This role provides the opportunity to influence safety practices at all levels of the organisation. You will collaborate with various departments, including Asset Management & Operations, Safety Business Partners, and Learning & Development teams, to design and deliver effective safety programs. In this dynamic environment, your work will directly impact the safety culture and operational efficiency of SA Power Networks, driving continuous improvement across the business. 

What You Bring 

To succeed in this role, you will bring a solid foundation of safety knowledge, including a Certificate IV in WHS Management or equivalent qualifications, along with relevant experience in a similar advisory role within a large, high-risk organisation. You’ll possess strong expertise in interpreting and applying WHS legislation and industry best practices to ensure compliance and improve safety outcomes. Your ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, coupled with advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, will allow you to provide valuable safety insights and solutions.  

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and other software will be essential, and your collaborative mindset will help you work closely with various teams to implement safety programs. Most importantly, you will have a passion for fostering a safe work environment and be dedicated to improving safety standards across the organisation. 

Application Process 

If you’re ready to help us shape a safer, more sustainable future, we want to hear from you! 
Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience by application closing date, 5pm 12th January 2025.   

For general enquiries or for a copy of the candidate briefing pack, including the role profile, please contact catherine.scott@sapowernetworks.com.au or 08 7100 3072. 

SA Power Networks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds. 

For more information about SA Power Networks visit www.sapowernetworks.com.au