Introduction

On behalf of our client, Woodside Energy - a Global Energy Company, Brunel is presently sourcing a Health & Safety provide specialist Health & Safety Leadership, assurance and practical advisory support for decommissioning activities across offshore, marine and onshore environments. This will be an 18 month contract role located at the Melbourne Docklands.

What are you going to do 

Based onshore with regular site visits, you will support the planning, execution and close-out of decommissioning activities through risk management, contractor assurance, field verification, regulatory engagement and workforce safety initiatives.

  • Provide Health & Safety support across offshore, marine and onshore decommissioning activities
  • Verify critical controls, contractor compliance and closure of actions
  • Support incident investigations, reporting and lessons learned
  • Conduct field inspections and assurance activities
  • Facilitate HAZID, SIMOPS and risk assessment workshops
  • Support hazard identification, risk management and process safety initiatives
  • Assist with audits, inspections and regulatory engagements
  • Coach and influence teams to strengthen safety culture and leadership
  • Manage Health & Safety interfaces across contractors, regulators and project stakeholders
  • Embed Health & Safety requirements throughout project delivery and contract execution

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Extensive Health & Safety experience in Energy, Resources, Construction, Marine or other high-hazard industries
  • Knowledge of risk management, process safety, contractor assurance, incident investigation and field leadership
  • Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
  • Willingness to travel to offshore, vessel, yard and disposal locations as required
  • Tertiary qualification in Health & Safety, Engineering, Science or a related discipline
  • Professional Certification or industry membership - desirable
  • Investigation, auditing or risk facilitation training
  • Decommissioning experience across offshore facilities, wells, subsea infrastructure, marine, dismantling, waste management or disposal activities
  • Experience with safety cases, regulator engagement and late-life asset transitions

What we offer

  • Excellent negotiable pay rate!
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs,E: m.hobbs@brunel.net | mb: 0413 434 050

Closing: 20 September 2026

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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