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Hays is proud to be partnering with a respected organisation seeking a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor to join their People & Culture team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in driving a proactive safety culture, supporting employee wellbeing and ensuring compliance across a diverse operational environment.Working closely with leaders across the organisation, you will provide practical WHS advice, manage workers compensation processes, deliver training and contribute to broader People & Culture initiatives.

Your new role

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you will:

- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of WHS policies, procedures and systems.
- Coordinate workers compensation and return-to-work processes.
- Investigate incidents, hazards and near misses, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
- Deliver engaging inductions, toolbox talks and WHS training programs.
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments.
- Provide expert advice to managers and employees on WHS, wellbeing and legislative compliance.
- Support emergency management planning and preparedness initiatives.
- Promote a positive workplace culture that encourages psychological safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
- Assist with broader People & Culture projects, employee engagement activities and policy development.





What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Qualifications in Work Health and Safety, ideally Certificate IV or Diploma level.
- Previous experience in a WHS-focused role within a complex or operational environment.
- Strong knowledge of Tasmanian WHS and Workers Compensation legislation.
- Experience managing workers compensation claims, injury management and return-to-work programs.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- The ability to deliver practical, people-focused safety solutions.
- Strong reporting, investigation and analytical capabilities.
- A proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

What you'll get in return

- Opportunity to influence organisational safety and wellbeing outcomes.
- Diverse role combining WHS, wellbeing and People & Culture responsibilities.
- Supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement.
- Attractive salary package and employee benefits.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to workplace culture and employee experience

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Clare Jones on 61085506 or email [email protected]

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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📌 Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer (Hobart)
🏢 Hays
📍 Hobart