Workplace, Health and Safety Manager
Omnidian
Brisbane, Australia
Posted on Apr 3, 2025
Solar Service Guys and Omnidian
Solar Service Guys (SSG), Australia’s largest dedicated solar service network, has been delivering industry-leading support across the full lifecycle of solar PV systems for over 17 years. Headquartered in Brisbane, SSG is known for its nationwide reach and expertise in design, monitoring, maintenance, and repair of solar systems for residential and commercial clients.
In 2025, SSG became part of Omnidian, a US-based, Series C tech-enabled service company that’s transforming clean energy asset management through innovation and customer-first solutions. Omnidian’s AI-powered performance assurance platform supports over 380,000 asset years of data and now extends its reach into the Australian market—further enhancing service capabilities through this strategic partnership. Together, we’re delivering cutting-edge support and unmatched customer experience to solar investors across the globe.
For more information about this exciting partnership, read Omnidian Announces Acquisition of Solar Service Guys, Accelerating Growth and Service Offerings in Australia
The Job
We’re on the hunt for a proactive, motivated Health, Safety, and Environment Officer to join our team. In this vital role, you’ll champion our safety-first culture, ensuring compliance across all teams, including electricians, apprentices, warehouse staff, and administration. If you’re experienced in leading WHS initiatives and are driven by making a real impact, we want to hear from you!
Work-Life and Culture
- Are you looking to take your career to the next level? At SSG, we hire for attitude and train for skill. We value our people and culture above all, offering a supportive environment that empowers personal and professional growth. If you’re passionate about working in a dynamic, growing company and want to help drive its success, this is the opportunity for you!
- For more insight into the culture at Omnidian, check out our posts What Makes an Ethical Company? and Why We’re Proud to Be a Certified B Corp
What You'll Do
- We believe in trust and autonomy. How you create an impact is ultimately up to you. Here is an outline of some of the things you’ll be doing:
- Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of WHS policies and procedures.
- Stay current with industry developments, legislation, and best practices, ensuring they are incorporated into safety policies.
- Monitor and maintain safety records, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, 45001, and 14001 standards.
- Lead emergency response planning and provide ongoing coaching on safety practices.
- Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and inspections to ensure compliance with WHS laws and regulations.
- Develop and deliver safety training, fostering a culture of safety throughout the organisation.
- Investigate workplace events and recommend corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
- Collaborate with all teams, field supervisors, and management to address safety risks related to electrical installations and warehouse operations.
- Support HR with WHS compliance during recruitment, training, performance management, and offboarding.
Safety Leadership & Policy Management
Operational Safety & Team Engagement
Who You Are
- You bring a proactive mindset and a passion for creating safe, supportive workplaces.
- You thrive on collaboration and are confident working with teams across trades, operations, and leadership.
- You are detail-oriented, with a strong grasp of WHS legislation and the ability to apply it practically on the ground.
- You communicate clearly and confidently, and you know how to deliver training that sticks.
- You stay calm in high-pressure situations and lead by example during incidents or emergencies.
- You value continuous improvement and are always looking for smarter, safer ways to work.
- You take pride in coaching others and are committed to building a strong, safety-first culture from the ground up.
Experience You’ll Need
- Formal qualification in Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), such as Cert IV in WHS or equivalent.
- Experience in a similar WHS role, ideally in electrical, construction, or related industries.
- Strong understanding of WHS legislation, Workers Compensation, Return to Work Coordination, and ISO 9001, 45001, and 14001 standards.
- Proven experience in conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and implementing corrective actions.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage teams to promote a safety-first culture.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office and safety management systems (e.g., ISO, LMS).
Experience That's a Plus
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Fire Safety Advisor certification
- Electrical Licence
Grow With Us
- We mentor and invest in our employees and prioritize them for future opportunities. Check out our Instagram reels to see a few career journey examples
- We’re a fast-growing company, which means we’re constantly reinventing processes, adding new products, and asking people to use all of their skills and talents. That means there’s gonna be a lot of opportunities for you to grow, which also means you will likely be stretched in ways you’ve never experienced in a job before. If you are resilient, determined, and not afraid of a big challenge, come apply.
Timeline
- We plan to have this role start around mid-May
We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our customers. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring our hiring and retention practices, as well as our office culture, reflects this value.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Omnidian is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity in the workplace. We make employment decisions on the basis of merit and business need. We hire without consideration to age, ancestry, citizenship, disability, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, political activity or affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
We invite you to be part of our mission to create a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming to all.