Job Description

Are you an experienced Work Health and Safety professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a complex and diverse organisation?

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This is an opportunity to work with leaders, employees, volunteers and external stakeholders to strengthen safety culture, improve WHS systems and support best-practice health and safety outcomes.

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About the Role

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As a Senior WHS Advisor, you will provide trusted technical advice and practical support across a broad range of work health and safety matters.

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You will contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of WHS systems, policies, procedures and programs, while helping build safety capability and ownership across the organisation.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Providing expert WHS advice and leadership to managers, executives, employees and volunteers.
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- Building strong and productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
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- Supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of WHS management systems and strategic work plans.
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- Developing, reviewing and implementing WHS policies, procedures, guidelines and supporting documentation.
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- Monitoring and reporting on hazards, incidents, trends and WHS performance data.
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- Providing advice and reporting to WHS committees and other governance forums.
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- Undertaking incident investigations and supporting the development of appropriate preventative and corrective actions.
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- Developing, implementing and evaluating internal WHS audit programs.
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- Supporting external audits and compliance verification activities.
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- Identifying system gaps and developing practical corrective action plans.
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- Providing technical advice on WHS legislation, regulations, Australian Standards, codes of practice and organisational policies.
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- Supporting risk management activities and the identification and control of workplace hazards.
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- Contributing to safety initiatives that improve organisational capability, performance and continuous improvement.
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- Monitoring WHS programs and services to ensure agreed outcomes, objectives and performance measures are achieved.
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- Preparing clear, accurate and timely WHS reports, presentations and briefing materials.
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- Supporting and mentoring other WHS professionals and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
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About You:

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You will be an experienced WHS skilled who can operate confidently at both a strategic and operational level.

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You will have:

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- Strong knowledge and practical application of Work Health and Safety legislation and associated regulatory requirements.
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- Demonstrated experience providing WHS advice within a complex organisation.
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- Experience developing and maintaining WHS management systems, policies and procedures.
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- Strong understanding of risk management principles and their practical application.
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- Experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations, audits and risk assessments.
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- Demonstrated ability to analyse WHS data, identify trends and prepare meaningful reports.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
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- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
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- The ability to influence, negotiate and provide credible advice to leaders and operational teams.
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- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
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- A proactive approach to identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
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- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and building positive safety cultures.
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- The ability to work collaboratively while also operating with a high degree of autonomy.
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Experience applying recognised risk management frameworks and public sector WHS, safety, audit, wellbeing or injury management requirements will be highly regarded.

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Please note a current police check will be required. Only short listed candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.

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Any questions, please email @halcyonknights.com.au

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What can I earn as an Occupational Health and Safety Adviser

📌 Senior WHS Advisor (South Australia)
🏢 Halcyon Knights
📍 South Australia