About us

At CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 2 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people. As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand. If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role

The HSE Officer – Urban provides operational, risk based HSE support and expertise to the Geelong, Brooklyn and Burnley depot workgroups, working in partnership with leaders and operational teams, and under the direction of the HSE Advisor (Urban) to strengthen and enable safe, compliant and effective operations across the Urban region.

This role can be based in either Richmond or Brookly depots. Frequent travel across Richmond, Brooklyn, Geelong and Melbourne CBD offices will be required.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of HSE programs and planned activities under the direction of the HSE Advisor.
• Providing day to day HSE advice to leaders and the frontline workforce on hazards, risk control, health and wellbeing, and safe work practices.
• Preparing and presenting clear, relevant HSE insights and messages at Work Group Meetings, toolboxes and relevant forums.
• Assisting in the identification of workplace hazards and the development and application of effective controls.
• Promoting risk awareness and providing quality technical input into risk assessment and control processes.
• Conducting assurance activities, including field engagements, inspections, compliance checks and audits, to verify effectiveness of controls and identify improvement opportunities.
• Identifying, documenting and driving the closure of HSE gaps and corrective actions to an agreed standard, with a strong focus on quality outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Developing and maintaining positive, professional relationships with key stakeholders, including Field Delivery Managers, Front Line Leaders, HSE representatives, union representatives, First Aiders, Project Leads and Contractors, to enable safe, compliant and effective operations.

For more information on the role’s responsibilities, please click here to download the position description.

What you’ll need from day one

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in a HSE role preferably within a high-risk industry, such as electrical distribution, sub transmission, construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, etc.
• Foundational knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation, WorkSafe Victoria requirements and Codes of Practice
• Developing understanding of risk management principles and common hazards within construction and electricity distribution activities.
• Awareness of incident reporting and investigation processes, including internal and regulatory notification requirements.
• Basic understanding of safety management systems and the role of field inspections, audits and assurance activities.
• Awareness of contractor and worker engagement, including consultation, communication and safety responsibilities.

If you believe you have what it takes but don’t meet every requirement—or if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements to meet the key responsibilities —we encourage you to get in touch.

Key Benefits

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our partnership with Work180.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTIQA community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes. With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

What’s next

Submit your application via our careers’ website by 17 February 2026. To make a confidential reasonable adjustment query, please contact Luke Castro from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.