Graduate Consultant / Consultant - Work Health, Safety & Environment (WHSE)
Risk Factors Australia Pty Ltd – Manly NSW
Risk Factors Australia (RFA) is a specialist Work Health, Safety and Environment consultancy supporting clients across Australia to identify and manage risk, meet their legal obligations and improve workplace safety and environmental performance.
Our consultants provide practical, evidence-based advice tailored to each client's operations and risk profile.
This is a permanent, full-time role based in our Manly office, combining office work, remote work and regular client site visits.
You'll be appointed at Graduate or Consultant level depending on your qualifications and experience, recent graduates are encouraged to apply, and no prior WHSE experience is required at Graduate level.
You'll receive structured training and mentorship from the Managing Consultant across:
Work health and safety
Property risk
Occupational hygiene
Environmental auditing
You'll work with clients in commercial property, construction, logistics, manufacturing and infrastructure - a breadth of exposure that's rare in early-career WHSE roles.
About the role
Risk Factors Australia (RFA) is a specialist Work Health, Safety and Environment consultancy supporting clients across Australia to identify and manage risk, meet their legal obligations and improve workplace safety and environmental performance.
Our consultants provide practical, evidence-based advice tailored to each client's operations and risk profile.
This is a permanent, full time role based in our Manly office, combining office work, work from home and regular client site visits.
You'll be appointed at Graduate or Consultant level depending on your qualifications and experience, recent graduates are encouraged to apply, and no prior WHSE experience is required at Graduate level.
You'll receive structured training and mentorship from the Managing Consultant across:
Work health and safety
Property risk




Occupational hygiene
Environmental auditing
You'll work with clients in commercial property, construction, logistics, manufacturing and infrastructure - a breadth of exposure that's rare in early-carer WHSE roles.
What you'll be doing
Responsibilities are matched to your level and grow with your capability:
Conducting or assisting with workplace inspections, compliance audits and risk assessments
Identifying hazards and assessing risk controls
Researching WHSE legislation, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards
Preparing clear, professionally presented client reports
Undertaking property and public liability risk assessments
Assisting with occupational hygiene monitoring and environmental audits
Developing and reviewing WHSE management systems and procedures
Advising clients and liaising with contractors and workplace representatives
Travelling within NSW and occasionally interstate.
Graduate Consultants
Work closely with the Managing Consultant, supporting inspections, research and report preparation, and progressively take on greater responsibility with regular mentoring and feedback.
Applicants are not expected to have previous WHSE work experience.
WHSE Consultant
Applicants will apply existing knowledge and skilled experience to learn quickly and independently.
Training and technical guidance will be provided by the Managing Consultant.
From commencement, they must demonstrate a professional standard of verbal and written communication, independent working practices and conduct when representing RFA.




They will also be expected to apply feedback effectively and progressively take greater ownership of inspections, reports and client projects.
What you'll bring
A tertiary qualification in WHS, OHS, environmental science, environmental management or a related discipline
Strong written communication and report-writing skills
Sound analytical and problem-solving ability with high attention to detail
Initiative, organisation and the ability to work independently and in a team
Adaptability, curiosity and a strong willingness to learn
The ability to receive and apply feedback constructively
A current Australian driver licence and unrestricted Australian working rights
Willingness to travel and stay overnight when required
For appointment at WHSE Consultant level, you'll also bring relevant professional experience, professional-standard communication, experience preparing structured reports, and the ability to manage work with limited supervision.
Previous WHSE inspection or audit experience is favourable but not essential.
What we offer
Ongoing training and mentorship from the Managing Consultant and Principal Consultants
Structured onboarding with clearly defined development objectives
Breadth across WHS, property risk, occupational hygiene and environmental auditing
Clear opportunities for progression and increasing responsibility aligned with demonstrated capability
Flexible working arrangements appropriate to client and operational requirements
Approved business travel and accommodation expenses
Support for agreed training and professional development
Gender-neutral paid parental leave, EAP and wellbeing initiatives
Clear opportunities for progression
Our culture is built on accountability, trust, professionalism, balance and respect.
The level of appointment, responsibilities and development pathway will reflect the successful candidate's qualifications, experience and demonstrated capability.
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📌 Graduate Consultant / Consultant - Work Health, Safety & Environment (Whse) (Sydney)
🏢 Risk Factors Australia
📍 Sydney