WHS Officer – National Operations – Contract Opportunity An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced WHS Officer to support workplace health and safety activities across a national organization. This will begin as a 12-month contract opportunity with a view to becoming a permanent role.

Working closely with operational leaders and employees, you will help maintain a safe and compliant working environment across multiple locations. You will provide practical WHS guidance, identify and manage workplace risks, conduct audits and investigations, and support the continued development of a proactive safety culture.

This is a highly visible and hands-on position suited to a confident WHS professional who enjoys working collaboratively across different teams and locations. Interstate travel will be required to provide on-site support, conduct inspections, and deliver training.

Key Responsibilities

· Support the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of national WHS policies, procedures and systems.

· Monitor compliance with relevant WHS legislation, codes of practice, and regulatory requirements.

· Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, and internal WHS audits.

· Identify workplace hazards and assist operational teams in implementing effective controls.

· Coordinate and participate in incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis.

· Monitor corrective actions and ensure identified safety issues are resolved within agreed timeframes.

· Maintain accurate WHS records, registers, reports,



and supporting documentation.

· Assist with the development and monitoring of WHS performance measures and reporting.

· Coordinate and deliver employee inductions, safety training, and awareness programs.

· Provide practical WHS advice and support to managers, supervisors, and employees.

· Support WHS committee activities and communicate outcomes to relevant stakeholders.

· Promote continuous improvement by applying lessons learned from incidents, audits and emerging safety trends.

· Contribute to initiatives supporting employee health, safety and wellbeing.

To succeed in this position, you will bring:

· A tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related discipline.

· At least five years’ experience in a WHS position, ideally supporting multiple sites or geographically dispersed teams.

· Robust knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and contemporary safety standards.

· Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining WHS systems, policies, and procedures.

· Practical experience in workplace risk assessments, hazard identification, and incident investigation.





· Experience supporting emergency response planning and corrective action management.

· Confidence delivering WHS training, inductions, and safety awareness initiatives.

· Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret safety data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· The ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

· A collaborative, practical, and hands-on approach.

· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

· The flexibility to undertake interstate travel.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a national safety framework and make a meaningful impact across a diverse, multi-site organisation. You will work closely with operational and leadership teams, gain broad exposure across the business, and help embed practical, sustainable safety improvements.

To express your interest please forward your CV (MS word format only) and detailed covering letter to @parasandpartners.com or for a confidential discussion contact Georgia on 0497 855 .

Kindly note, only successful candidates will be contacted.

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📌 Work Health and Safety Officer (Sydney)
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📍 Sydney