About WA Specialised
Based in Port Kennedy, Western Australia, WA Specialised provides Civil, SMP, and EI services for the Water and Defence sectors.
Our core values are Safety, Quality and Integrity.
About the Role
Reporting to the Managing Director, an opportunity is available for an experiencedWorkHealth, Safety and Environment (WHS&E;) Advisorto provide proactive safety, health, and environmental support to the business.
As a WHS&E; Advisor, you will play a key role in ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance across all site activities.
You will work closely with project teams and subcontractors to identify risks, implement controls, and promote continuous improvement.
The role will require travel to project sites located within WA.
Key Responsibilities
Collect, verify, collate and present statistics to identify trends in performance for the business
Maintain and monitor key performance metrics for projects and provide regular updates in accordance with project requirements
Assists with the development, upkeep and revision of site-specific project HSE Management Plans and Risk Registers, monitoring requirements within the plans are established, implemented, maintained, communicated, and understood
Chair HAZOP and Construction Risk Assessment Workshops
Provide advice and support to the workforce in achieving project health and safety objectives
Conduct accident / incident investigation and reporting
Carry out HSE inspections / audits as well as developing and delivering Prestart & toolbox talks
Maintain training registers and assist with employee onboarding
Drive innovation initiatives to continuously improve health and safety outcomes
Promote and implement best-practice injury management and return-to-work principles




To be successful in this role, you will have
Minimum 2 years' experience on construction and infrastructure projects
Proven experience engaging and managing contractors in high-risk environments
Practical experience in health and safety risk management
Strong knowledge of WHS legislation
Experience maintaining safety management systems aligned with ISO *****
High level of computer literacy (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
Skills & Attributes
Minimum 5-years' experience as a Health, Safety, Environmental Practitioner within the construction industry
Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and best practices
Ability to influence safety behaviours at all levels of the workforce
Practical problem-solving skills
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Clear, confident communication and strong interpersonal skills
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and influence leaders and site teams
Experience with Water Corporation HSE requirements for Contractors
The successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening and provide a National Police Clearance
Qualifications
Minimum Cert IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety (required)
Tertiary qualification in Workplace Health & Safety (desirable)
ICAM or equivalent incident investigation training (required)
Lead Investigator (ICAM) qualification (required)
Internal Auditor – WHS Management Systems qualification (desirable)
Current "C" Class Western Australian Driver's Licence (required)
Benefits
We offer adaptable working arrangements, benefits such as a mental health and wellbeing program, 1 x RDO per month, travel allowance, laptop and mobile phone.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

📌 Whs&E Advisor (Western Australia)
🏢 WA Specialised
📍 Western Australia