Acquainted Talent has been engaged by a well-established specialist services organisation to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor.

This is a broad, standalone position supporting a mid-sized workforce across Australia and New Zealand. Reporting directly to the General Manager ANZ, you will have genuine ownership of the health and safety function while working closely with regional managers, operational leaders and People & Culture.

The business has established safety systems and ISO certification in place. They are looking for a practical and collaborative Advisor who can maintain the existing framework, identify sensible improvements and build solid relationships across the organisation.

About the Business The organisation provides specialist technical services across commercial, industrial and infrastructure environments.

Its workforce includes office-based professionals, technical specialists and operational field teams working across a variety of locations and client sites. The business has an established presence across Australia and New Zealand and is known for delivering practical, technically led solutions.

The Role

Based at the Sydney head office, the Health & Safety Advisor will provide practical support across both operational and corporate teams.

Responsibilities will include

- Providing health and safety advice to managers and employees
- Conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments
- Leading incident and near-miss investigations
- Managing workers’ compensation, rehabilitation and return-to-work processes
- Overseeing employee medical compliance and health surveillance
- Coordinating safety training, meetings and initiatives
- Managing the annual ISO reaccreditation process
- Supporting internal and external audits




- Leading the continued development of the safety reporting platform

The role will involve interstate travel approximately once or twice per quarter, along with occasional travel to New Zealand. It is primarily office-based in Sydney when not travelling.

About You

You will be an established Health & Safety Advisor who is ready to take broader ownership of a function.

You will bring

- A Certificate IV in WHS or relevant health, safety or environmental qualification
- Experience within an operational, technical, field-based or project environment
- Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and compliance
- Experience with audits, incidents, risk management and safety documentation
- Strong communication and stakeholder-engagement skills
- The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- A practical and collaborative approach to safety
- Confidence working with both field-based employees and senior leaders

Experience with ISO-certified management systems, workers’ compensation, return to work or health surveillance would be highly regarded. A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and Advanced First Aid certification would also be beneficial.

What’s on Offer

- $120,000–$140,000 plus superannuation.
- Standalone ownership across Australia and New Zealand
- Direct access to the General Manager and senior leadership
- A broad generalist remit across operational and corporate safety
- Established systems and ISO certification already in place
- The autonomy to manage the function and implement practical improvements
- Exposure to a varied operational and project-based environment

This is an attractive opportunity for an Advisor seeking greater autonomy, visibility and breadth without stepping into a heavily strategic or people-management position.

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🏢 Acquainted Talent
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