Sr. EHS Specialist, Charging Operations - ANZ

What to Expect

Tesla is building the largest electric vehicle charging network in Australia and New Zealand, and we need an EHS professional who wants to be at the centre of it. This role owns the safety and environmental programme for our Charging organisation across ANZ, covering Supercharging, Destination Charging, future charging products, and Amenities from initial design through construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations. You will work alongside engineers, project managers, and contractors in the field - shaping how charging infrastructure is built and operated safely, while keeping pace with one of the fastest-moving product roadmaps in the energy sector

What You’ll Do

• Partner with charging project teams to integrate EHS requirements across the full construction lifecycle, from site design and permitting through commissioning and handover
• Manage contractor safety performance across multiple concurrent construction sites, including pre-qualification, onboarding, site audits, and corrective action follow-through
• Conduct risk assessments and safety reviews for new charging products, equipment installations, and site layouts as the product roadmap evolves
• Develop and maintain EHS procedures and safe work methods specific to charging infrastructure, including high-voltage electrical systems, civil works, and public-facing installations
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to embed safety-by-design principles into new Supercharger, Destination Charging, future charging products, and Amenities projects
• Lead event learning reviews, identify contributing factors and system improvements, and communicate learnings across the charging organisation
• Monitor and maintain compliance with Australian and New Zealand EHS regulatory requirements, including WHS legislation, electrical safety codes, and environmental obligations
• Analyse EHS data and field observations to identify trends, prioritise risk reduction efforts, and report performance to regional leadership

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience in EHS roles supporting construction, infrastructure, or field-based operations
• Demonstrated experience managing contractor safety across multiple concurrent work sites
• Working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and relevant electrical safety standards
• Experience conducting risk assessments, safety reviews, and event learning reviews
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to influence site teams, project managers, and senior leadership
• Willingness to travel regularly across Australia and New Zealand, up to 40%
• Current Australian driver's licence

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience in energy infrastructure, electrical installations, or high-voltage environments
• Familiarity with construction phases from design through commissioning

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation package, Tesla Australia & New Zealand is pleased to offer the following benefits for permanent employees:

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Purchase Tesla stock twice per year at a 15% discount

• Parental leave (no minimum employment period)

  • Primary carers – 18 weeks at full pay or 36 weeks half pay
  • Secondary carers – 6 weeks full pay

• Miscarriage leave - 10 days

• Employee Vehicle Loan Program

• Novated Leasing (AU only)

• Employee Vehicle Finance program (AU only) - Tesla subsidises your loan interest

• Well-being Fund – An annual allowance of $950 USD for all employees to support their well-being in ways that are meaningful to them

• Health insurance discounts (AU only)

• Bike to work – $10 per day if you cycle to work

• Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential counselling for all staff and their families

• Annual Flu Vaccines

• Birthday Leave, Cultural Significance Leave and Volunteer Leave

Some eligibility criteria may apply, benefits detailed above are subject to change / withdrawal at Tesla’s discretion with no prior notice.