Title:  Health and Safety Coordinator

About Veolia

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

The Opportunity

Based in Queenstown, the Health & Safety Coordinator provides strategic and operational health and safety leadership across water infrastructure operations, ensuring compliance with OHSAS 18001:2007 and AS/NZS 4801 certification standards. This role drives continuous improvement in health and safety performance, manages risk effectively, and fosters a strong safety culture across all sites and operations. Reporting to the Regional Lead, the position ensures compliance with HSW Act and other relevant legislation while maintaining best practice standards.

You'll lead through influence, partnering closely with all levels of the organisation, demonstrating your abilities in communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with a proven track record in incident investigation, safety program delivery, and regulatory compliance.

What's on offer

• You will work with highly motivated professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment

• You have the opportunity to work across a complex, multi-site operational environment and drive meaningful safety improvements across the region

• The experience you bring will make a huge impact on communities and organisational safety culture

• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

• Competitive remuneration

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Stable employment with a reputable organisation

What you'll be responsible for

In short:

• Strategic Health and Safety Leadership

• Operational Management and Compliance

• Risk Management and Incident Investigation

• Health and Safety Plan Development and Maintenance

• People Leadership and Professional Development

• Regulatory Relationship Management and Reporting

What you'll need to be successful

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant degree, certificate or diploma in Health and Safety or relevant industry experience

• Industry related qualifications and knowledge of OHSAS 18001:2007 and AS/NZS 4801

• Experience in three waters infrastructure operations is preferred but not essential

• Experience or exposure to Quality, Environmental and Safety Management Systems is desirable

Technical Skills

• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access

• Strong administrative, documentation, data entry and database skills, with a high level of accuracy

• Excellent written, oral, negotiation and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and resources effectively

• Ability to anticipate problems, take proactive action and deliver quality outputs with minimal supervision

• Self-motivated, reliable and punctual, with the ability to remain calm and manage stress under pressure

The ideal candidate is organised, detail-focused and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities and consistently produce high-quality work.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. 

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world. 

If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia’s ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now!

THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Māori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.