HSE Manager - 12 month FTC

About the role

Aula Energy is building a portfolio of solar, wind and battery assets that will power the clean energy future. This role is part of a broader effort to develop, construct, and operate these assets safely, responsibly, and to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve HSE systems, procedures, tools, and reporting.
• Provide practical, risk-based HSE advice across development, construction, and operational activities.
• Partner with project teams and contractors to identify, assess, and effectively manage HSE risks.
• Undertake inspections, audits, and assurance activities, including action tracking, close-out, and HSE reporting.
• Support effective contractor HSE management through tender reviews, contractor forums, assurance activities, and performance monitoring.
• Facilitate risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Monitor environmental obligations and risks, and contribute to effective management and improvement initiatives.
• Promote positive HSE behaviors through site engagement, toolbox activities, communications, and learning initiatives.
• Contribute to HSE planning and continuous improvement, including sharing lessons learned and applying relevant industry insights across the business.

Requirements

• Demonstrated HSE experience within renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, construction, or a similar project-based environment.
• Strong working knowledge of HSE management systems, risk management, incident management, audits, and assurance.
• Experience working across contractor and subcontractor environments, with a sound understanding of contractor HSE management and assurance.
• Strong practical judgement and the ability to identify issues, assess risk, and provide clear, pragmatic advice.
• A practical, collaborative approach, with the credibility and confidence to engage and influence employees, contractors, project leaders, and other stakeholders.
• The ability to work autonomously, navigate competing priorities, and operate effectively across project, site, and office environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate HSE requirements into practical actions and outcomes.
• A relevant qualification in Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Skills

• Strong practical judgement and the ability to identify issues, assess risk, and provide clear, pragmatic advice.
• A practical, collaborative approach, with the credibility and confidence to engage and influence employees, contractors, project leaders, and other stakeholders.
• The ability to work autonomously, navigate competing priorities, and operate effectively across project, site, and office environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate HSE requirements into practical actions and outcomes.

Benefits

Depending on eligibility and location, Aula Energy employees can access a wide range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Wellbeing and service bonus leave
• Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer leave
• Range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and not publicly disclosed.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a fixed term contract of 12 months.

What We Offer

Join a dynamic, collaborative team making a real difference in Australia’s energy transition - and play a role in shaping the people, culture, and capability that will drive our future. Depending on eligibility and location, Aula Energy employees can access a wide range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Wellbeing and service bonus leave
• Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer leave
• Range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Aula Energy is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and in working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know when applying.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Be part of something bigger. Apply now and help us Power Up The Future. Aula Energy is a new Australian-headquartered renewable energy business. We’re dedicated to developing, building, and operating onshore renewable energy projects across Australia with ambition to expand into New Zealand. Established by Macquarie in 2023, we bring together a proud Australian heritage, a specialist team with decades of experience in onshore renewables, and a shared mission to provide energy for the future. We believe that together we can be greater than the sum of our parts. And that it’s through partnership that we can have the most impact. That’s why we prioritise long-term relationships and collaboration in the development of our projects. Together, we can help bring about meaningful change for the people who live and work in our communities.