Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 853886
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

Make a real impact on workplace safety across South Australia.

Are you an experienced Work Health and Safety professional who thrives on partnering with leaders, influencing positive change and delivering practical safety solutions?

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is seeking a Senior Work Health Safety Consultant to join our People and Culture team. In this influential role, you'll work closely with executives, managers and employees across a diverse range of operational environments to strengthen our safety culture, support legislative compliance and drive continuous improvement in workplace health and safety.

This is an opportunity to use your expertise to make a meaningful difference by helping create safe, healthy and high-performing workplaces across one of South Australia's most diverse government agencies.

About the role

As a Senior Work Health Safety Consultant, you will be a trusted advisor providing high-level WHS guidance and support across designated divisions, sites and projects. You will partner with leaders to identify and manage risks, build capability and implement practical solutions that improve safety outcomes for our people.

Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will lead strategic WHS initiatives, contribute to the ongoing enhancement of PIRSA's WHS Management System and play a key role in embedding a positive safety culture.

What you'll be doing

Provide expert WHS advice and practical solutions to executives, managers and employees across a diverse range of business areas.

- Partner with divisions to support compliance with WHS legislation, policies, procedures and organisational standards.
- Build leadership capability by coaching and supporting managers in managing WHS responsibilities and workplace risks.
- Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of WHS systems, procedures, programs and tools.
- Manage and deliver WHS projects that strengthen organisational capability and improve safety performance.
- Provide reports and analyse WHS trends and data to identify opportunities for improvement and inform decision making.
- Foster strong stakeholder relationships through a proactive, collaborative and customer-focused approach.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical WHS expertise with outstanding communication and relationship-building skills. You will be confident engaging with senior leaders, influencing positive change and delivering practical,



risk-based advice across a complex organisation.

We are looking for a collaborative and self-directed professional who brings:

- Strong technical experience in WHS, including chemicals, plant and equipment, chemicals, hazardous manual tasks and psychosocial hazards.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver timely WHS services.
- Experience leading WHS projects and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and consultation skills in operational meetings and WHS committees.
- The ability to build trusted relationships with executives, managers and employees.
- A proactive, solution-focused approach with a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Why join PIRSA?

At PIRSA, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to creating safe, inclusive and supportive workplaces where employees can thrive.

In this role you'll have the prospect to:

- Influence safety outcomes across a large and diverse organisation.
- Work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about workplace safety.
- Lead meaningful projects that deliver lasting organisational improvements.
- Continue developing your expertise in a collaborative and supportive environment.

If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces and enjoy partnering with people to achieve meaningful outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality of its agriculture, food, and wine. Our regions are the backbone of our state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels of government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia’s primary industries and regional communities.

We are a passionate team of around 800 people working across metropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protect our state’s regions and food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries.

It's no wonder there are so many exciting and diverse career opportunities in our organisation.



If you’re ready to join us, apply now!

Benefits

At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.

Special Conditions

- Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
- Opportunity to be ongoing.
- Full time opportunity, 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

- Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive regionally in South Australia.
- Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
- Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
- You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations when applying for a role.

The incumbent will be required to undertake emergency management training and must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies

Remuneration

ASO6 - $105,747 min - $111,854 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Saody LeeManager, Workplace Safety and WellbeingPhone: 08 8429 0***
Email: *********@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please see the attached applicant instructions, and outline your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Planning and Organising (Work Management) and Systems and Process Orientation capabilities of the attached role description.

Applicants must include the contact information of at least 2 referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.

Applications close: 24/08/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Application Guidelines.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- Role Description - ASO6 Senior Work Health Safety Consultant.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Senior Work Health Safety Consultant (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of Primary Industries & Regions
📍 Adelaide