HSE Business Partner

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Jemena is seeking an experienced HSE Business Partner to embed safe systems of work across large high-risk industrial environments in utilities or construction, with a hands-on, multi-site perspective. You will partner with operational teams, coach and influence to foster accountability, ownership, and a proactive safety culture while delivering HSE programs across a defined business area. The ideal candidate has proven field experience, incident investigation and root cause analysis skills, and a track record implementing risk-based HSE systems and ISO 45001 frameworks. To apply, tailor your resume to show multi-site program delivery, stakeholder engagement, and measurable safety improvements; expect pre-employment checks and a Melbourne onsite role.

Who we are

Jemena is an Australian energy company who own and operate more than $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day.

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group’s over 4000 team members, consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.

Overview of our role

As our HSE Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in empowering our operational teams to bring our HSE Strategy to life. You’ll be a trusted advisor, a thoughtful coach, and a supportive collaborator—helping teams create safe, confident, and caring workplaces where everyone can thrive.

This role is ideal for a skilled HSE professional with proven on‑the‑ground experience in the field and across multiple project sites. Your practical expertise will be essential in guiding teams through day‑to‑day HSE challenges and championing proactive, risk‑aware behaviours.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will partner closely with our operational teams to help embed safe systems of work and strengthen effective processes and practices. Your influence will help ensure our goals and targets are achieved, while nurturing a culture grounded in accountability, ownership, awareness, and empowered leadership.

You’ll take the lead in coordinating and delivering a range of HSE programs, projects, and initiatives across your business area. Drawing on your professional judgment and deep field experience, you’ll provide thoughtful advice, supportive coaching, and practical guidance to help teams navigate HSE policies, resolve issues, and continuously improve how we work.

A little about you

• Proven experience working as an HSE professional in large, high‑risk industrial environments (utilities and/or construction).
• Confident collaborating with diverse, multidisciplinary teams to achieve shared goals.
• Skilled in implementing risk‑based HSE systems and assurance programs across multiple sites.
• Supportive coach to operational teams, helping them apply health and safety systems effectively.
• Adept at engaging and influencing stakeholders to nurture a strong, mature safety culture.
• Able to produce clear, concise HSE insights that empower Operations to take meaningful action.
• Experienced in leading incident investigations and guiding thorough root‑cause analysis.

Qualifications / certifications & Skills

• Tertiary qualifications in health & safety. and/or environment (optional) or a related field.
• Australian HSE legislative frameworks.
• Incident and investigation and root cause analysis processes.
• Risk management methodologies.
• Audit and assurance programs.
• ISO 450001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.

Why you should come and work for us 

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process. Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.

We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we are part of. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities. At Jemena, you belong.

Recruitment Process 

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.