Senior Hazard & Critical Risk Spclst

We're on the lookout for a Senior Hazard and Critical Risk Management Specialist to join us in a new permanent opportunity. You'll be at the forefront of preventing serious harm and saving lives - guiding smarter, risk-informed decisions and strengthening safety performance where it matters most. If you're passionate about critical control excellence and want to help shape a safer future, we want to hear from you.

Your Role in Action  

• Be the trusted expert in identifying and managing high-impact hazards - help shape a safer future through critical risk leadership.
• Lead structured risk assessments that uncover fatal exposures, guide methodology selection, and ensure alignment with WHS legislation and internal standards.
• Design and define risk-aligned critical controls that are practical, effective, and adaptable across varied and complex operational settings.
• Coach and support leaders in executing critical control verification - tailor activities by role and analyse outcomes to drive continuous safety improvement.
• Track and interpret hazard, incident, and risk data to detect trends early and guide proactive, preventative interventions.
• Champion consistency and discipline in safety-critical tasks, embedding strong operating standards and visible safety leadership across teams.
• Be a catalyst for cultural change -influence how people think about and act on risk to prevent serious harm and save lives.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Proven ability to drive safety outcomes and influence across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Deep expertise in identifying high-consequence hazards and developing and verifying critical controls that work in practice.
• Skilled in leading risk assessments and turning data into clear, actionable insights that improve safety performance.
• Strong track record of turning strategy into action - translating technical detail into practical, real-world controls.
• Experienced in fast-paced, collaborative environments - using feedback and iteration to drive continuous improvement.
• Confident communicator who can engage and influence at all levels, both in writing and in person.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.  
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.

Applications close on 9 September 2025 

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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