Health & Safety Specialist - FNQ

About Us

CleanCo is a low-emission energy retailer, generator and developer backed by the Queensland Government. 

We are leaders in Queensland’s energy transition through our no-coal portfolio and reliable asset firming base, providing largescale, lower-emission energy solutions for our customers and their communities to thrive in a net zero future.  

Our strength lies in the people who work to bring our vision to life. Diverse, dynamic and dedicated. These are the qualities we all share. With a clear purpose and a shared passion, we’re powering Queensland’s energy future together. 

If our mission resonates with you, join our journey!

About the Opportunity

CleanCo is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Specialist to support our operational sites at Barron Gorge Hydro Power Station in Cairns and Kareeya Hydro Power Station in Tully. Candidates can be based in either Cairns or the Mission Beach/Tully area, noting the requirement for regular travel between the two sites.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for providing support and advice to  CleanCo’s sites, ensuring all sites adopt the health and safety policies, frameworks and systems to continuously improve and drive CleanCo’s performance.

You’ll be responsible for monitoring compliance, conducting investigations, coordinating audits, and driving continuous improvement in safety practices.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experienced Health & Safety professional with a background in power generation and/or heavy industry.
• Strong relationship‑builder and communicator who understands that trust and connection are essential when working with tight‑knit, community‑focused site teams.
• Confident working autonomously across multiple operational sites, with the ability to identify what needs attention and act proactively.
• Recent/current hands‑on experience in operational H&S, including safe systems of work, incident investigations, and leading on‑the‑ground safety activities.
• Skilled in ICAM, 5 Why’s, root cause analysis, and applying HSE legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Comfortable supporting contractor management and working with evolving systems and processes.
• Holds a Cert IV or Diploma in WHS (or equivalent experience) and values contributing to Queensland’s clean energy future.
• Proven experience in the development of compliance, regulatory and health and safety management systems.
• AIHS certification, ICAM Lead Investigator Certification, and Health and Safety Auditing Certification will be highly regarded.
• You have a passion to be part of something bigger than yourself, that contributes to the delivery of a clean energy future crafted in Queensland.

What We Can Offer

We understand that work is just one important aspect of our employee’s lives. We offer a range of benefits that support balance and create an engaging workplace, by meeting you at your life and career stage. Perks and benefits of joining the CleanCo team include: 

• Genuine flex work options – supported hybrid working model.
• A progressive and inclusive culture that reflects our unique identity. 
• Opportunities to purchase additional leave.
• Discounted health insurance, Fitness Passport, and health promotion programs.
• Opportunities to save via Salary Sacrificing which may increase your take home pay.
• Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Program and Mates in Energy membership.

For more information about CleanCo please visit www.cleancoqueensland.com.au