At Compass Group's ESS Defence, we deliver world-class hospitality and support services that help keep Australia's Defence personnel healthy, fuelled, and mission-ready. From dining facilities to remote field operations, our teams play a vital role in supporting the everyday lives of those who serve our country.
We are looking for a proactive and passionate Safety Advisor to join our Defence business. Based in Canberra, you will partner closely with operational leaders across Defence sites in NSW and the ACT, driving a strong safety culture and providing expert guidance on health, safety, environmental and quality performance.
Why Join Us?
Canberra-based role with regular travel across Defence sites
Hybrid work arrangements available
Work with a supportive national HSEQ team
Opportunity to make a real impact across a large and diverse operation
Join a global organisation with genuine career development opportunities
The Role
As a Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in promoting best practice safety outcomes and supporting our operational teams to maintain safe, compliant and high-performing workplaces.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing expert WHS, environmental and food safety advice to operational teams
Conducting risk assessments and developing safe work procedures
Leading incident investigations and supporting effective corrective actions
Supporting injury management and return-to-work processes
Conducting site audits, inspections and compliance reviews




Ensuring compliance with legislative, client and company requirements
Coaching and influencing leaders to strengthen safety capability
Driving continuous improvement initiatives across safety performance
About You
We are looking for a safety skilled who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships and influencing positive safety outcomes.
You'll bring:
Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain a Defence Security Clearance
Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety as a minimum (Diploma or Degree highly regarded)
Experience in a Health, Safety, Environment or related role
Strong incident investigation and risk management capability
ICAM investigation training and root cause analysis experience (desirable)
Current unrestricted driver's licence
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience working in site-based or operational environments (highly regarded)
Food safety experience or qualifications (desirable)
The Benefits
As part of Compass Group, you'll enjoy:
Access to over 100 retail discounts and benefits
Salary packaging options to help maximise your take-home pay
Health and wellbeing programs for you and your family
Recognition and reward programs celebrating performance and service
Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
The support, resources and stability of a global organisation
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📌 Safety Advisor (Canberra)
🏢 Compass Group Pty
📍 Canberra