Avant Mutual Group is Australia's leading medical defence organisation, providing qualified indemnity, personal insurance, financial services and practice solutions to doctors and medical practices across the country.
We are a national, member-owned mutual with approximately 1,050 employees operating nationwide.As an APRA-regulated organisation, we hold ourselves to a high standard of governance and risk management - and that extends to how we manage the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.About the roleA recent external review benchmarked Avant's WHS governance against AS/NZS ISO *****:**** and identified 19 recommendations across system architecture, risk management, governance, competence and continual improvement.
Many of the right building blocks already exist — this role is about connecting, consolidating and strengthening them into a fit-for-purpose, 13-section intranet-based WHS Management System.You'll work alongside an internal working group spanning People & Culture, Risk & Compliance, and Strategy & Risk, in a hands‐on, delivery‐focused role for someone who knows how to turn a WHS framework into something people actually use.What You'll DoBuild out Avant's WHSMS intranet structure, turning review recommendations into a functional, accessible systemDevelop and finalise policies, procedures, registers, checklists and templatesIntegrate WHSMS documentation with Avant's incoming GRC platform, including registers, corrective action trackers and audit schedulesSupport the design of hazard identification and risk assessment, operational controls, incident investigation, and internal audit processesContribute to WHS governance architecture — responsibility and authority matrix, officer due diligence framework, Board/Executive reportingDevelop and maintain the WHS Legal Register across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACTPartner with People & Culture, Facilities,



Learning & Development and business leaders to keep content grounded in operational realityHelp design and deliver WHS training and communications to embed the new systemWhat You'll Bring5+ years in a WHS role, with proven experience building or uplifting management systemsStrong working knowledge of AS/NZS ISO *****:**** and how to apply it without formal certificationMulti‐jurisdictional WHS/OHS knowledge, including the Model WHS Act and Victoria's OHS legislationExperience writing WHS documentation in a professional services, financial services or similarly office‐based settingExperience with psychosocial risk management and current best‐practice frameworksExcellent written communication — documentation that works for a non‐WHS audienceConfidence managing multiple workstreams in a complex, stakeholder‐rich environmentNice to have:Experience in or alongside an APRA-regulated organisationFamiliarity with GRC platforms (e.g. Protecht or similar)Track record communicating WHS system change to senior leadersExposure to officer due diligence frameworks under the Model WHS ActWhy AvantYou'll shape a national WHS system from the ground up, in a genuinely inclusive, member‐owned organisation that backs the people who support Australia's doctors.
Sydney‐based with a ***** hybrid working structure.Equal Opportunity EmployerAvant supports doctors so they can serve Australia's diverse communities.
Having diversity in our workforce brings valuable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support healthcare professionals.We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities.Our inclusive workplace is somewhere everyone can succeed.
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📌 Whs Consultant (6 Month Contract) (New South Wales)
🏢 Avant
📍 New South Wales