HSE Lead- Delburn (South Gippsland Shire)

Job Family: Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Team Leader | Full‑time | Quality, Health, Safety and Environment The SEC Delburn Wind Farm is Victoria’s first publicly owned, utility‑scale wind generation project to be built south of the Latrobe Valley from early 2026. Vestas is a key delivery partner on the Project and is now actively recruiting an HSE Lead. As a Site HSE Lead, you will be part of the large construction team supporting the projects across Australia and New Zealand and managing the environmental aspects of the full EPC scope of our wind farms. Responsibilities
- Develop and carry out HSE goals within the region of responsibility.
- Lead the Project HSE Team in providing effective project HSE support.
- Facilitate compliance with statutory legislation for Workplace, Health, Safety and Environment (WHSE).
- Coordinate and conduct workplace assurance tasks.
- Provide project leadership team with weekly/monthly HSE reports.
- Lead the Project Team in the implementation of project HSE documentation.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with contractors, clients and other stakeholders.
- Validate that the work carried out complies with Vestas HSE requirements, policies, objectives and targets.
- Assist coordination for Project HSE Delivery plan and initiatives.
- Facilitate success for project HSE targets and objectives.
- Disseminate HSE related information to project personnel.
- Conduct and complete internal & client audits and implement required actions.
- Lead serious investigations.
- Critical review of contractor investigation reports.
- Manage the Vestas IMS system, ensuring it is maintained current.
- Represent Vestas as HSE Lead during third‑party audits.
- Day‑to‑day management of onsite HSE team. Qualification
- HSE Diploma or above.
- Minimum 5 years of leading an HSE team in a construction environment.
- Minimum 6 years HSE/OHS/WHS experience, including involvement in occupational health & safety committees or as OH&S; representative.
- Lead Auditor experience.
- Lead Investigation (Tap Root or ICAM).
- Experience operating HSE Systems (e.g., IMS, iAuditor).
- Understanding and implementation of HSE management systems and certification processes (ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, 45001, AS4801).
- Wind industry experience preferred but not mandatory.
- Previous experience in civil/electrical construction or similar environments.
- Strong leadership competency for team management and development.
- Strong contractor & client relationship management.
- Experience as project representative with safety regulators.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including incident reporting and project HSE reporting.
- Ability to inspire and motivate others as a team leader.
- Well‑organised and enthusiastic. What we offer
- Opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy.
- Strong safety culture.
- Dynamic and quick‑paced work environment.
- Opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development.
- Global career progression prospects.
- Diversity and inclusion.
- 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave.
- 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave.
- Employee Assistance Program. Equal Opportunity & Diversity Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. We do not consider any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status or other personal information not relevant to the role. All potential employees will be subject to a full medical assessment to be considered for this role. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time including before the advertised closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r1u5m