Workplace Health & Safety Advisor / WHS Advisor

We are currently recruiting for a suitably experienced WHS Advisor to come on board and join our client in shaping the safety culture for their business. Our client is a successful Australian owned, QLD based business with brands and products in the transport solutions sector. They are experiencing a genuine period of growth and are seeking an experienced Workplace Health & Safety Advisor/WHS Advisor . In this role, you will work closely with leaders, supervisors and employees across the organisation to improve safety performance, strengthen governance, ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

- Join a growing Australian manufacturer right here in Brisbane in a dedicated WHS role.
- Be a visible WHS skilled in the business, building relationships and understanding how work is performed and influence positive change.
- Balance strong technical knowledge with a practical, people-focused approach.
- Partner with leaders and team members to strengthen and ensure a proactive and accountable safety culture.
- Review, maintain and continuously improve WHS systems, processes and governance frameworks.
- Deliver engaging inductions, toolbox talks, training and safety communications.
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments and safety observations.
- Lead investigations into incidents, hazards, near misses, and effective corrective actions.
- Analyse WHS performance data and identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate return-to-work (RTW) and injury management activities.
- Support compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

ALL ABOUT YOU:

- Be an integral part of the teamdelivering in your role in a confident, practical and people-focused manner.




- Previous experience ina similar role in Workplace Health & Safety or Occupational Health Safety is essential.
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, compliance obligations and contemporary safety practices.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and improving WHS systems, governance and compliance frameworks.
- Experience conducting investigations, audits, risk assessments and safety training.
- Return-to-work (RTW) and injury management experience.
- Experience with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems also highly regarded.
- Experience working in manufacturing, engineering, transport, construction or similar fields is desirable.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to build rapport quickly with other team members.
- Have a can-do attitude, with a proactive and collaborative approach.

ROLE INFORMATION:

- This is afull-time permanent role based on site at our client’s headquarters in Brisbane.
- Ideally, you will commence each day on site and on the manufacturing floor; from there your day will involve a mix of on-site and office-based work, meetings, and tasks.
- Culture and team fit will be an important determinant for us in recruiting for this role.
- Must have full working rights in Australia to be considered.
- If this role is of interest and you are looking for flexible work arrangements or permanent part time, please inquire further at *****@sfpeople.com.au.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

- For further details or direct inquiries, please get in touch at *****@sfpeople.com.au.

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📌 Workplace Health & Safety Advisor / WHS Advisor (Brisbane City)
🏢 SF People
📍 Brisbane City