Title:  Permit Officer

The Opportunity

We're seeking a dedicated Safety & Compliance Coordinator to join our team at the Gold Coast Desalination Plant in Tugun 4224. This pivotal position focuses on maintaining operational excellence through expert oversight of our work authorisation and safety systems.

In this role, you'll take ownership of our comprehensive work authorisation framework, utilising Veolia's specialised software platform. You'll serve as the central liaison for all safety compliance activities, supporting seamless operations across maintenance programs, capital projects, and day to day activities.

What's on offer

• Drive safety excellence at a world class desalination facility
• Attractive remuneration package with a global environmental sustainability leader
• Extensive professional development and career advancement opportunities

What you'll be responsible for

• Administer and coordinate the facility's Work Authorisation System
• Assess and approve authorisation requests for all operational activities
• Design and implement isolation protocols (LOTO)
• Perform facility inspections and safety engagement activities
• Maintain adherence to WHS legislation and facility standards
• Liaise across departments for authorisation approvals
• Ensure precise documentation and reporting practices

What you'll need to be successful

• Demonstrated capability in authorisation management within industrial operations
• Comprehensive knowledge of WHS practices in high hazard environments
• Hands on experience with LOTO protocols and risk evaluation

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we're not just a workplace - we're a global leader in environmental solutions making real impact.

We offer our employees more than just a career; we provide a pathway to contribute to a sustainable future. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid parental leave, employee share plans, health insurance discounts, and more.

We're committed to your growth, offering clear career progression, professional development, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge environmental technologies.

Join our diverse, inclusive team where innovation meets purpose, and where your contributions help shape a better world through ecological transformation.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.