Executive Contract Officer 1 - Remuneration Package Range $226,322
(inclusive of superannuation)
Health, Safety and Environment
Darwin
One fixed vacancy is available. An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered.

At Territory Generation, we align everything we do with our core values of Focus, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork (FIRST). It's what makes Territory Generation a great place to work!

Territory Generation is the largest producer of electricity in the Northern Territory with assets from Alice Springs to Darwin. We use gas, diesel and solar technologies to provide power across the Territory.

Your New Role

As a key senior leader within the company, this position is responsible for maintaining Health, Safety and Environment at Territory Generation to a very high standard, driving the improvement agenda. You will lead the design and delivery of Workplace Health, Safety (WHS) and Environment strategies, procedures, processes and systems, developing a positive safety culture throughout Territory Generation. You will function as the company’s Safety Officer and take full ownership of all WHS and Environment Management activities of the Corporation.

Your accountabilities include:

Develop and implement strategic initiatives, procedures and practices that positively impact the WHS and Environment culture, meet the long-term goals of the business and are aligned to industry best practice.

Provide expert advice and direction to the CEO, Senior Managers and employees regarding the delivery of effective, contemporary and strategic WHS and Environment initiatives, with a focus on compliance obligations any change in legislation and continuous improvement.

Manage the risk to Territory Generation and its employees, customers, reputation, assets and interests through leading regular risk assessments, reviewing safety management plans; environment management plans; strategic risks; regulatory, process safety and operational risk; environmental risk and recovery.

Develop and implement procedures, systems and practices that support the desired WHS and Environment culture while complying with relevant legislation requirements.

Lead and manage a small team responsible for developing and implementing effective WHS and Environment strategies, processes and procedures.

Proactively influence the Executive Leadership Team in the development of a contemporary WHS and Environment culture.

Develop and maintain effective collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Lead and/or participate in incident investigations to ensure root causes are identified and actions implemented.

Conduct business continuity assessments and implement plans to limit risks and exposure and put emergency preparedness plans in place.

Actively assist staff and Managers to lead by example of safety First. Carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation’s safety, environmental and quality policies, safety principles, corporate values and strategies.

Your skills & experience:

Five or more years’ experience in Work Health and Safety (WHS) Management roles with proven ability to provide strategic advice on all aspects of WHS management to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Demonstrated ability to provide high level strategic and operational management advice on the development and delivery of innovative and responsive WHS and Environmental strategies, policies and programs to the Corporation.

Previously demonstrated high level skills managing WHS for an operational workforce in a complex industrial/engineering related environment.

Demonstrated ability to design strategies and change management plans and communications strategies for WHS projects.

High level ability to develop and implement procedures, strategies and programs in relation to WHS and Environment.

High level understanding and knowledge of sound business management principles and practices inherent in the development and delivery of innovative and responsive WHS and Environment strategies, policies and programs.

High level leadership and management skills.

High level oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse cultures and influence positive outcomes with managers, staff and other key stakeholders.

Well-developed analytical skills, with the ability to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement to WHS and Environment programs and systems.

Desirable skills & experience:

Tertiary qualifications in Workplace Health and Safety or similar.

Tertiary qualification in Environmental science and management or similar.

Experience in the Power Generation industry or heavy industrial industry.

Technical acumen

Demonstrated knowledge of health, safety and risk legislation, management practices and systems that comply with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 31000 and ISO 9001.

An understanding of contemporary issues relating to the utilities industry.

This is a 4-year fixed term contract and requires Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency or other eligible visa type to be able to work in Australia full time.

This position is a residential role based in Darwin with travel to TGen stations essential. Relocation assistance may be available.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Tim Danby on 08 7979 2505.

Quote vacancy number: 40787
Closing date: 04/09/2025

Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search