Senior Health and Safety Risk and Assurance Lead

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Health and Safety Risk and Assurance Lead to join our team. This pivotal Line 2 role within the Three Lines of Defence model provides independent oversight, challenge, and assurance over the organisation’s health and safety risk management practices.

The role is accountable for proactively managing the corporate health and safety risk profile, driving compliance with the Critical Risk Management Framework, and leading the design and delivery of a robust assurance and audit program.

Working in close partnership with Major Projects HSE teams and operational leaders, this position ensures that a fit-for-purpose governance and assurance strategy is embedded across all stages of project delivery and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Corporate HS Risk Management Framework.
• Apply Bowtie risk analysis to identify, assess, and monitor critical controls for high-consequence risks.
• Maintain and update the corporate HS risk profile, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk management processes.
• Design and deliver the annual HS assurance and audit program, aligned with corporate priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct independent audits, reviews, and deep dives into high-risk areas, including Major Projects and operational sites.
• Monitor, measure, and report on the effectiveness of HS controls and compliance obligations.

What you will bring

• Strategic thinking with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• High level of integrity, independence, and professional judgement.
• Ability to influence and drive change across diverse teams and functions.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Health and Safety, Risk Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in health and safety risk, assurance, or audit roles.
• Deep understanding of the Three Lines of Defence model and Bowtie risk analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing assurance programs in complex, high-risk environments.
• Strong knowledge of critical risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Accredited H&S or E auditor (SAI lead auditor qualification level or equivalent - Lead Auditor certification).

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in shaping a strong safety culture.
• Work across major projects and operational environments.
• Be part of a collaborative and values-driven organisation committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

Our Leadership principles

At Transgrid, our Leadership Principles—Courage, Care, Clarity, and Connection—form the foundation of how we lead. Courage means embracing challenges and doing what’s right. Care focuses on leading with heart, valuing people as the core of our organisation. Clarity ensures teams understand success and their impact, while Connection links individuals to our purpose and strategy while fostering strong relationships among team members, customers, and partners.

Why join us?

At Transgrid, you’ll be part of a team delivering projects that are central to Australia’s energy future. We offer flexible working, professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact on critical infrastructure. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, flexible workplace policies, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more!

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.