Senior Safety Advisor (Contract) | Shape the Future of Safety
Love building safety systems that actually work?
Ready to leave a lasting impact on a major government transformation program?
We're partnering with a large government organisation that's undertaking a significant overhaul of its Safety Management System (SMS), and they're looking for a seasonedSenior Safety Advisorto help drive the journey.
This isn't a role where you'll sit on the sidelines writing reports.
You'll be at the centre of the action working alongside senior leaders, influencing strategy, and rolling up your sleeves to deliver practical, sustainable safety outcomes.
What's in it for you?
High-profile government transformation project
Influence how safety is embedded across a large organisation
Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in office)
Competitive daily rate from $700+ per day
A genuine opportunity to make your mark
What You'll Be Doing
Working closely with the Safety Project Manager, you'll help design, enhance and embed critical elements of the organisation's Safety Management System by:
Developing and improving safety frameworks, policies and procedures
Translating legislation into practical, user-friendly processes
Implementing safety systems, assurance frameworks and operational controls
Partnering with leaders and stakeholders to drive adoption and engagement
Supporting audits, risk management initiatives and continuous improvement activities
Bridging the gap between strategy and execution to deliver meaningful change
About You




You're a confident safety professional with a track record of leading improvement in complex environments.
You'll bring:
Experience as aSenior Safety Advisor, WHS Advisor or Safety Business Partner
Strong knowledge of OHS legislation, compliance obligations and ISO*****
Experience developing or enhancing Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Capability across risk management, audits, incident investigations and assurance
Robust writing skills and experience creating policies, procedures and governance documentation
Most importantly, you're practical, solutions-focused and know how to turn compliance requirements into real-world safety outcomes.
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📌 Senior Safety Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 ManpowerGroup
📍 Melbourne