EHS Operations Specialist - Contract
- Location:
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Posted:
- 26th August 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 3014973
- 11 month contact
- Global technology company
- $69 - $78 p/h + super
Your new company
Hays is partnering with a leading global technology organisation to recruit an experienced EHS Operations Specialist for an 11-month contract commencing in late September. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team and drive safety initiatives across a contemporary corporate workplace.
Your new role
Working within a dynamic office-based environment, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programmes that support safe day-to-day operations. You will act as a trusted subject-matter expert, partnering with a wide range of stakeholders across facilities, HR, wellness, workplace operations and leadership teams.
This role offers a unique blend of operational EHS management, incident investigation, risk assessment, compliance and stakeholder engagement.
- Develop, implement and continuously improve workplace EHS programmes and management systems
- Conduct safety and regulatory risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate risk
- Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis, reporting and corrective action implementation
- Manage incident reporting processes and maintain accurate safety records and metrics
- Analyse safety data, identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Conduct routine workplace inspections and audits
- Provide expert advice on ergonomics and workplace health and safety matters
- Support the planning and delivery of large-scale workplace events by providing safety guidance and risk management support
- Collaborate closely with facilities management partners and regional EHS teams
- Provide EHS advice relating to minor dry laboratory environments, including electronic and electrical workspaces
- Build strong relationships across the business to promote a positive safety culture
What you'll need to succeed
- 5-7+ years' experience in Environmental, Health & Safety
- Demonstrated experience managing EHS programmes within a corporate, technology, professional services, financial services or similar office-based environment
- Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation, compliance frameworks and risk management principles
- Proven experience leading incident investigations and conducting root cause analysis
- Experience managing ergonomic assessments and office-based safety programmes
- Strong analytical capability, with experience interpreting safety data and metrics
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognised technology organisation
- Sydney CBD location
- 11-month contract commencing late September
- Collaborative, innovative and people-focused culture
- Exposure to large-scale EHS programmes and projects
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email jessica.collinson@hays.com.au
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