Do you want to build a career with responsible impact where safety isn’t just a requirement—it’s the mission? This role is a great prospect for someone who is passionate about protecting people and creating environments where everyone can work confidently and go home unharmed.

Are You Looking to Build a Career That Contributes to a Brighter Future?

Wattyl is a part of the Hempel group, a global company specialising in the development and manufacturing ofsustainable coating solutions for a wide variety of industries around the world, as a business we’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players.

As our new EHS Advisor (Business Partner) in an onsite role at our West Footscray facility you will guide and mentor Site Teams to uphold and exceed HSE legislation, standards and best practices. Your expertise will directly shape a zero‑harm culture, strengthen operational performance, and influence how safety is lived every day across the organisation. You will:

Work with the site leadership teams in the manufacturing plants and distribution centres of your allocated portfolio

Provide clear guidance and support for Managers, Supervisors and Employees regarding their responsibilities and accountabilities for safety and support them to achieve and maintain a zero harm culture

Develop and implement EHS Standards and best practices ensuring risk mitigation practices are integrated successfully

Perform regular site inspections, EHS System audits and maintain regulatory and compliance schedules and registers, including but not limited to meeting site and legislative training and licence compliances





Lead injury and incident investigations in a timely manner and ensuring robust and proper reporting and monitoring of completion of any recommended corrective actions

Develop and deliver EHS specific training programs to site management and employees

Ideally have knowledge and experience of workers compensation and return to work legislation and to be able to support employee's to return to work quickly and support site leaders with their responsibilities in this area

Have You Got What We’re Looking For?

Tertiary or equivalent qualifications in work health and safety or occupational hygiene and minimum of 3 years in a similar role

Prior experience in a role with Dangerous goods handling, storage and transport ideal

Experience leading Incident investigations

Prior manufacturing / distribution industry exposure

Internal Auditor qualifications (ISO45001, ISO9001, ISO14001) and a Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment (TAE40140) would be ideal but are not essential

Do You Want to Be Part of a Global Team Where Collaboration Drives Success?

At Wattyl, we offer you the flexibility you need to thrive both professionally and personally. With trust, support, and autonomy, you’ll have the tools you need to succeed. We believe in on-the-job learning, providing you withgreat opportunities for ongoing development and progression within a work culture that empowers you toachieve more and reach your goals.

Does This Sound Like a Match?

Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia - Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply.

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📌 EHS Advisor (Business Partner) (Melbourne)
🏢 Wattyl
📍 Melbourne