Senior WHS Advisor

Flow Power is seeking a Senior WHS Advisor in Sydney, Australia, to lead safety across renewable energy project sites. Responsibilities include providing WHS advice, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has a tertiary qualification in OHS/WHS, 3+ years of experience in a similar role, and strong stakeholder management skills. The position offers flexible work options, including remote work opportunities.
About Flow Power

Flow Power is an energy retailer, technology and engineering company that has been reshaping energy since 2008. Our mission is to “create the renewable energy future, together” by empowering Australian businesses and homes with innovative solutions and technology to transform the energy market. Our founder and CEO has been recognised in The Green List 2024 Top 100, and thanks to our highly specialised teams, we are the recipients of several industry awards.

We are experiencing rapid growth, fully supported by our shareholders and investors towards making our vision of a greener and cleaner Australia a reality.

The Opportunity

As our new Senior WHS Advisor, you’ll be the safety champion across multiple renewable energy project sites. You’ll embed best-practice processes, drive a proactive safety culture and partner with engineers, planners and contractors to ensure every Flow Power project is delivered without incident.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide practical WHS advice to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations and industry best practice
• Conduct risk assessments, site inspections and safety audits on energy construction projects of 5 – 50 MW solar farms and associated infrastructure
• Review and oversee contractor Safe Work Method Statements, permits and construction-method safety plans
• Deliver engaging safety inductions and training for employees, contractors and project partners
• Ensure onsite safety through hands-on safety leadership during active energy project construction
• An opportunity to take lead on our ISO45001 journey

About You

As a confident mid-level professional, you have the capability to work within an existing safety framework, review and provide continuous improvement, and ensure on-site safety through coordination and management of contractor’s safety behaviour.

In alignment with our company values, you have a high interest in the renewable energy sector and recognise this as a longer-term career opportunity.

Skills and Experience
• Tertiary-level qualification in OHS/WHS or related discipline, with a strong understanding of WHS legislation, regulation and compliance requirements
• 3+ years’ experience in a WHS role (ideally within the energy, construction or engineering sectors) either as a WHS Manager or a WHS Advisor who can demonstrate working confidently and independently
• Willingness to travel and ensure onsite safety via regular site visitation (must have driver’s license)
• Experience working with Safety Management Systems
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly with third-party suppliers
• Highly organised and strong self-management capability
• High familiarity with safety procedures and documentation

What we offer

An exciting time to join Flow Power as we see rapid growth and success in our retail business, this role will work to support the delivery of much needed renewable energy assets that enable the renewable energy transition. Some of our other benefits include:
• Short-Term Incentives: Generous bonuses for all permanent roles, rewarding high performance and employee contribution to goal achievement
• Flexible Work Options: Work from home policy, additional purchased leave entitlement, and special "Flow Power Days" off, all contribute to more work/life flexibility
• Remuneration Policy: Aims to reward employees consistently and fairly, based on performance, market trends, and internal relativity.
• Office Environment: Fresh office spaces designed for connection and collaboration, fostering teamwork
• Social Events: Regular social events including end-of-month celebrations, off-site activities, and weekly lunches, and an office table tennis table that has been popular!
• Parental Leave Support: Generous parental leave policy and support for growing families while maintaining workplace links
• Continuous Learning: Promotes continuous learning through further education assistance policy to support your ambitions where they align with business interests
• Employee Assistance Program: Offers comprehensive and confidential support for employees and families, including career, conflict, family, finance, and nutrition advice.
• Long-Service Recognition: Employees with 5 years of service receive 5 weeks of annual leave as a recognition of their contributions.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the future of energy, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and join Flow Power in shaping the future of energy solutions.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Jordan Mackenzie, Talent Acquisition Partner at Jordan.mackenzie@flowpower.com.au