Role Overview

• ASX Listed Energy Company
• Based in New Plymouth, New Zealand Hāwera at the Kupe Natural Gas Processing Plant, New Zealand
• Play a key role supporting the safe, reliable and sustainable operations of Beach Energy's New Zealand assets

Beach Energy is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support the effective implementation of our Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Management System across our New Zealand operations, including the Kupe Gas Plant, offshore wellhead platform and Omata Tank Farm.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with operational, maintenance and project teams to drive continuous improvement, strengthen safety culture and ensure compliance across our assets.

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Leader Health & Safety, who is based in Melbourne, you will support the safe and effective operation of Beach Energy's New Zealand assets through the delivery of H&S programs, assurance activities, incident investigations and risk management initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing H&S technical advice and support across the Kupe Gas Plant, offshore wellhead platform and Omata Tank Farm
• Supporting the implementation and assurance of Beach Energy's Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS)
• Leading ICAM incident investigations across New Zealand and Australia, where required
• Conducting H&S audits and assurance activities across operational sites and key contractor relationships
• Acting as the H&S lead for major maintenance shutdowns and operational projects
• Monitoring and reporting H&S performance indicators to operational leadership, joint venture partners and regulators
• Supporting contractor pre-qualification, tender evaluations and ongoing contract assurance activities
• Delivering health monitoring, occupational hygiene and safety campaign programs across the asset
• Providing H&S input to HAZID and HAZOP workshops and supporting emergency management activities
• Supporting operational training, competency development and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the business

About You

You are an experienced health and safety professional with a strong background in oil and gas or another high-hazard industry. You bring a practical approach to safety leadership, the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and a passion for creating safer workplaces through effective systems, processes and engagement.

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice
• Experience leading incident investigations and delivering effective corrective actions
• Demonstrated H&S leadership capability and experience influencing positive change
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and risk-based decision making
• A current driver's licence

The following would be highly regarded:

• Lead Auditor qualifications in ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• ICAM Lead Investigator accreditation
• Offshore operational experience and current BOSIET or FOET certification

About Us

A proud Australian pioneer, Beach Energy is an ASX-listed oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia.

Founded in 1961, Beach produces gas, oil and natural gas liquids from five basins across Australia and New Zealand, with a strategic focus on the core hubs of East Coast Australia and West Coast Australia.

Beach’s vision is to become Australia’s leading domestic energy company by delivering leading shareholder returns through the sustainable supply of energy.

Our values define us, guide our actions, our decisions and our words. Down to Earth, Aim Sky High, Feed the Fire and Create the Wave.

Our Employee Benefits

At Beach Energy, your well-being and success are genuinely valued, with a wide range of employee benefits designed to support every aspect of your career and personal life.

Enjoy flexible working arrangements, and generous parental leave to help balance work and family. Take advantage of health and wellbeing benefits, including paid volunteering activities, wellbeing days, alongside corporate health insurance discounts, active social club, and workplace giving programs that make giving back easy and rewarding.

Join us and experience a supportive environment where your growth and wellbeing are genuinely prioritised.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and any supporting documents, such as a cover letter, by Monday 24th August.

Beach is dedicated to enhancing gender diversity and increasing Indigenous participation, and we welcome applications from all candidates.

For this opportunity you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.