The Opportunity

We're seeking a dedicated WHS Permit to Work Officer 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, with particular emphasis on electrical safety and high voltage equipment management.

In this role, you'll take ownership of our comprehensive Permit to Work / LOTO 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 with a focus on electrical and high voltage systems
• Attractive remuneration package with a global environmental sustainability leader
• Extensive professional development and career advancement opportunities, including specialised electrical safety training
• Opportunity to develop expertise in critical infrastructure protection

What you'll be responsible for

• Administer and coordinate the facility's Permit to Work System, with emphasis on electrical and high voltage operations
• Assess and approve Permit to Work requests for all operational and maintenance activities
• Design and field implementation of isolation protocols (LOTO), particularly for electrical and high voltage equipment
• Oversee electrical isolation and LOTO procedures for high voltage equipment to ensure compliance and safety
• Perform facility inspections and safety engagement activities with focus on electrical hazard areas
• Maintain adherence to WHS legislation and facility standards, including electrical safety regulations
• Liaise across departments for authorisation approvals
• Ensure precise documentation and reporting practices

What you'll need to be successful

• Electrical qualifications and High Voltage (HV) experience – demonstrated hands-on background in electrical systems and HV operations
• Demonstrated capability in authorisation management and Permit to Work systems within industrial operations
• Comprehensive knowledge of WHS practices in high hazard environments, particularly electrical and high voltage contexts
• Hands on experience with LOTO protocols and risk evaluation in electrical/high voltage environments
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and isolation procedures

Why Veolia?

Veolia Water is part of a global team delivering sustainable water solutions across the full water cycle.

We look after our people. All employees have access to:

• Fitness Passport — gyms, pools and fitness centres across Australia

• Discounted BUPA health insurance

• Employee Share Plan (Sequoia) — discounted shares with a capped match

• Annual bonus programs for eligible employees

• Novated car leasing through SG Fleet

• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) — free confidential counselling for you and your family

• 14 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers

• Training and development — LinkedIn Learning, internal and external programs

• Paid volunteer day each year

• Employee referral bonus — up to $1,500
  
  

At Veolia, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, all genders, mature age and early career candidates, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

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.

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 Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.