Job Description

4d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board

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WHS Officer – National Operations – Contract Opportunity

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An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced WHS Officer to support workplace health and safety activities across a national organization. This will begin as a 12-month contract opportunity with a view to becoming a permanent role.

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Working closely with operational leaders and employees, you will help maintain a safe and compliant working environment across multiple locations. You will provide practical WHS guidance, identify and manage workplace risks, conduct audits and investigations, and support the continued development of a proactive safety culture.

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This is a highly visible and hands-on position suited to a confident WHS professional who enjoys working collaboratively across different teams and locations. Interstate travel will be required to provide on-site support, conduct inspections, and deliver training.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Support the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of national WHS policies, procedures and systems.
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- Monitor compliance with relevant WHS legislation, codes of practice, and regulatory requirements.
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- Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, and internal WHS audits.
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- Identify workplace hazards and assist operational teams in implementing effective controls.
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- Coordinate and participate in incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis.
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- Monitor corrective actions and ensure identified safety issues are resolved within agreed timeframes.
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- Maintain accurate WHS records, registers, reports, and supporting documentation.
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- Assist with the development and monitoring of WHS performance measures and reporting.
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- Coordinate and deliver employee inductions, safety training, and awareness programs.
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- Provide practical WHS advice and support to managers, supervisors,



and employees.
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- Support WHS committee activities and communicate outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
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- Promote continuous improvement by applying lessons learned from incidents, audits and emerging safety trends.
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- Contribute to initiatives supporting employee health, safety and wellbeing.
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To succeed in this position, you will bring:

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- A tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related discipline.
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- At least five years' experience in a WHS position, ideally supporting multiple sites or geographically dispersed teams.
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- Solid knowledge of Australian WHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and contemporary safety standards.
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- Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining WHS systems, policies, and procedures.
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- Practical experience in workplace risk assessments, hazard identification, and incident investigation.
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- Experience supporting emergency response planning and corrective action management.
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- Confidence delivering WHS training, inductions, and safety awareness initiatives.
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- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret safety data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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- The ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
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- A collaborative, practical, and hands-on approach.
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- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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- The flexibility to undertake interstate travel.
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This is an opportunity to contribute to a national safety framework and make a meaningful impact across a diverse, multi-site organisation. You will work closely with operational and leadership teams, gain broad exposure across the business, and help embed practical, sustainable safety improvements.

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Kindly note, only successful candidates will be contacted.

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📌 Work Health and Safety Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Paras & Partners
📍 New South Wales