HSE Business Partner - Gas & Metering

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AusNet Services is hiring an HSE Business Partner to join the People & Safety team in Victoria, a hybrid role blending strategy with field delivery. You will partner with leaders to embed the HSE strategy, lead critical risk and assurance programs, and help crews identify risks. Requirements include Cert IV WHS (Diploma or Masters preferred), incident investigation and root cause skills, ISO 45001 knowledge, and willingness to travel up to 40 percent. To apply, tailor your CV to show strategic partnership with operations, measurable safety outcomes, and field experience; highlight travel readiness and alignment with AusNet’s purpose to connect communities with reliable energy; apply by 13 February 2026. No agencies.

• High-impact hybrid role – shape HSE strategy and stay connected to field operations.
• Unique blend of strategy + hands‑on work that keeps your work meaningful and dynamic.
• Lead and support critical risk management, strengthening controls that protect people and infrastructure

At AusNet, our purpose is simple yet powerful: to connect communities with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. Every day, we work to build trust, keep our people safe, and support a brighter future for our customers and communities.

We’re now looking for an influential and highly capable HSE Business Partner to join our People & Safety team—someone who thrives in a role that blends strategic impact with real boots-on-the-ground presence.

Why this role is unique

This isn’t a desk‑only HSE role! This is a true hybrid position, where you’ll partner with senior leaders to shape and embed HSE strategy—and work alongside crews in the field to ensure risks are identified, understood, and controlled.

You’ll be the trusted HSE leader for your Line of Business: guiding, coaching, challenging, investigating, and influencing. You’ll help create a learning‑led, risk‑based culture where people feel supported, safe, and confident to speak up.

If you enjoy variety, visibility, and meaningful impact—this is your role.

What you’ll be doing;

Strategic Partnership & Leadership

• Partner with senior operational leaders to embed the AusNet HSE strategy.
• Strengthen safety leadership capability across teams and supervisors.
• Translate strategy into practical, fit‑for‑purpose solutions that improve performance.

Critical Risk & Assurance

• Drive the critical risk program, including planning, verifying, and reviewing controls.
• Lead and support high‑risk incident investigations and ensure meaningful learnings land.
• Conduct field assurance, permit audits, and compliance checks aligned to ISO standards.

Culture, Coaching & Learning

• Foster a learning‑led safety culture built on engagement, curiosity and accountability.
• Coach leaders to improve risk ownership and safety decision‑making.
• Facilitate learning reviews and after‑action conversations.

Delivery Partner Engagement

• Strengthen alignment with delivery partners on risk, assurance, and safety frameworks.
• Support capability uplift for contractors and build strong, collaborative relationships.

Governance & Insights

• Turn data into insights—supporting reports and recommendations for leadership forums.
• Influence safety investments, contractor decisions, and improvement priorities.

About you

You don’t need to tick every box—but you’ll bring most of the following:

• Cert IV in WHS (minimum); Diploma/Masters in WHS highly regarded.
• Strong experience partnering with operational leaders in complex environments.
• Advanced incident investigation and root cause analysis capability.
• Deep understanding of critical risk management and assurance verification.
• Ability to coach, influence and build trust with stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical, communication and report‑writing skills.
• A Victorian White Card, valid driver’s licence, and willingness to travel (~40%).

A real place to belong.

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club and a wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.  

We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life.
• Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
• Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
• Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.

Please note that we will not be engaging recruitment agencies for this role. Please apply directly.

Applications close on 13 February 2026.