SHEQ Compliance Officer - Transmission
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About the Role
Ventia’s Energy & Renewables team is growing, and we’re looking for a SHEQ Compliance Officer to support our HV Transmission Construction projects across Australia. This is your opportunity to play a critical role in delivering safe, sustainable and high-quality infrastructure that powers the nation.
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Overview
Ventia’s Energy & Renewables team is growing, and we’re looking for a SHEQ Compliance Officer to support our HV Transmission Construction projects across Australia.
This is your opportunity to play a critical role in delivering safe, sustainable and high-quality infrastructure that powers the nation.
If you’re a hands-on SHEQ professional who thrives in dynamic construction environments and values a strong field presence, we want to hear from you.
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.
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
Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To
- 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
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand.
With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another.
We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities.
We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
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