Are you a WHS qualified who enjoys building relationships, influencing leaders and creating practical safety outcomes?

We are seeking an experienced Work Health & Safety Specialist to join a respected organisation within the healthcare sector. This is an chance to step into a broad advisory role where you can genuinely influence culture, strengthen capability and support positive workplace outcomes.
With established systems already in place, the focus of this position is on stakeholder engagement, partnering with leaders and continuing the evolution of a proactive safety culture.

About the Role
Reporting into the People & Culture function, you will provide end to end WHS support across a diverse workforce and play a key role in promoting safe and healthy ways of working.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing practical WHS advice and coaching to leaders and employees
Supporting WHS compliance, governance and risk management activities
Managing incident investigations and corrective actions
Reviewing and improving WHS policies, procedures and systems
Conducting audits, inspections and workplace assessments
Supporting psychosocial risk management initiatives
Delivering WHS training and awareness programs




Building strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation

About You
You are a pragmatic and approachable WHS professional who enjoys working closely with people and influencing positive change.
You will ideally bring:
Experience in a WHS Advisor, WHS Specialist or HSE role
Strong understanding of WHS legislation and risk management principles
Experience with incident investigations and compliance activities
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
A practical, solutions focused approach

Experience within healthcare, community services, aged care, disability services, government, not for profit or qualified services environments will be highly regarded.

This role will suit someone who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, building trust and making a meaningful contribution to workplace health, safety and wellbeing.

Additional information
Strong leadership support for continuopus improvement
Healthcare Sector | Sydney Eastern suburbs
4 days per week | Flexible Work Arrangements

📌 Work Health & Safety Specialist Sydney
🏢 The Next Step Recruitment
📍 Sydney