Contractor registration and authorisation
Horizon Power is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety for everyone working on our sites. Our Contractor Work Health and Safety (WHS) Management Lifecycle is made up of four phases, with Phase 2 (Onboarding) focusing specifically on the essential requirements for worker registration and authorisation.
Contractor onboarding
We onboard companies and workers to ensure Horizon Power provides clear information about any risks arising from our operations, and to make sure workers are not exposed to those risks. Onboarding is not intended to instruct companies on how to perform their work, manage their own risks, or prescribe specific controls for hazards.
This page explains the registration and authorisation processes required to ensure all workers have the correct authority before starting work. Companies may also need to work with Horizon Power to:
- Conduct risk workshops or assessments to inform the approach to the work.
- Develop WHS management plans for the activities being undertaken.
- Determine the approach to emergency management for work involving shared resources or shared accountabilities.
- Define the boundaries between contractor-controlled and Horizon Power–controlled areas, particularly when the contractor is engaged as a Principal Contractor.
There are two types of approval to work on our infrastructure
Self-Managed Registration
For lower‑risk work not on/near electrical generation or network assets. Examples: cleaning, gardening, depot electrical work.
What you'll need:
- Formal photo ID (Australian driver’s licence or passport)
- Passport‑style photo (no hat, no sunglasses, head/shoulders only)
Authorisation
For high‑risk work on/near generation or network assets. Examples: line workers, generator maintenance, cable jointers.
What you'll need:
- Formal photo ID (Australian driver’s licence or passport)
- Passport‑style photo (no hat, no sunglasses, head/shoulders only)
- Relevant licences, tickets and training (based on the specific type of work required)
Step 1 — Your company adds you to the Contractor Portal
Your company must add you to the Horizon Power Contractor Portal as a worker.
- You cannot register yourself on this website.
- Please contact your company to organise your registration.
Step 2 — Upload documents & complete required training
Once added, you (or your company) will receive email prompts to:
- upload identification
- upload licences and other documents
- complete online training relevant to your work type
Step 3 — Your application is assessed
Horizon Power reviews your documents and training.
- Your registration/authorisation is issued once all requirements are complete.
Emails with required actions
You'll receive email notifications to:
- upload missing documentation
- complete online or in‑person training
Your personal QR code
Once authorised/registered:
- A QR code appears in your online account
- Save it to your phone
- Horizon Power staff can scan it anytime you’re on site
Mandatory induction
All contractors must complete the Horizon Power Contractor Induction.
- More training may be required depending on work type.
Permits (where required)
Permit-To-Work systems apply to certain generation and network assets. Permits define:
- what work can occur
- under what conditions
- by whom
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